Practice Management

Wellpoint took last place in a controversial survey of hospital executives’ opinions of big health insurance companies.

Primary care doctors are among the types of physicians most at-risk for burnout, a wide-ranging and "alarming" problem that threatens the foundation of the U.S. medical system, according to a new study led by the Mayo Clinic.

Physicians prefer Marco Rubio over Paul Ryan as GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate, a new poll shows.

Learn why waiting to start a long-term care insurance policy could end up costing you dearly.

Medical Economics readers discuss the many requirements needed to help patients and show their appreciation for Dr. Frank D. Gabrin's story.

Thinking of when you'll be retiring? Find out why delaying your retirement by a few years can make a big difference.

2012 has been a year of change in healthcare. Find out what your fellow physicians think about where primary care is and where it is headed.

A report card from the American Medical Association shows that seven major health insurers have improved their accuracy ratings since last year.

The ACA also will be affecting your practice's revenue cycle management. See the advice that some experts offer.

Want to invest your liquid assets, but not quite sure what to do? Here's why you should think about how long you want your money tied up.

As more and more organizations shift to pay-for-performance compensation, practices that stick to the once-dominant pay-for-productivity model soon may find themselves in the minority.

Not every employee in your practice is going to be an all-star. Learn how you should handle problem employees.

2012 might rank as the biggest year of change in the history of healthcare. A survey of your fellow physicians provides insight on the resilience of the medical profession.

More than 40,000 medical apps are now available for download to smartphones or tablets, and government regulators have taken notice.

Can't figure out the difference betweena an ACO and a PCMH? Here's a guide to the two models.

The roles of being a practice partner have changed over the years. Find out why being a partner requires more than just being with a practice for several years.

Thinking about using speech recognition software in your practice? Discover why you might want to upgrade your hardware at the same time.

The days of big paychecks have disappeared. Discover what you'll need to survive.

A physician looks at how doctors communicate with their patients and urges his colleagues to think about how their actions might affect patients.

Feeling like jumping on the ACO bandwagon? Here's what you need to know before making the decision.

Have your patients been telling you that your phone line is always busy? Find out what you need to know before making a decision about automated answering system.

Many factors determine which ACO your practice may join. See how EHR compatibility fits in.

Proposed legislation calling for billions in funding cuts that would eliminate the Agency for Health Research and Quality and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation drew quick criticism from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Are you thinking of using an open-source electronic health record system? Learn why it might not be the best solution.

You've spent a lot of time and money trying to attain meaningful use with your electronic health record system, but you still have to phone or fax over records. Find out the reason why.

This month's questions ask about coding for tuberculosis skin tests and noncoverage notice updates. Find out the answers to these pressing coding questions.

Experts predict that the Affordable Care Act will affect the increasing shortage of primary care physicians. See how a couple programs are trying to stem the tide.

Another survey reports a relatively large increase in compensation for family physicians in 2011. Primary care overall fared better than other medical and surgical specialties. Get the details here.

At a time when more Americans will be seeking primary care, the doctors who provide that care are feeling financially burdened. See whether your experience matches those responding to a recent poll.

Your staff members' attitudes play an important role in patient satisfaction, according to new research. See the other practice characteristics patients find important.