Practice Management

As fee-for-service becomes a thing of the past due to economic constraints, primary care physicians must try to keep their patients out of hospitals.

Are you working long hours just to make ends meet? See what you can do to increase your productivity.

Quality of life ranked at the top of recent list of reasons forspecialty choice among physicians, but income factors were the other top two factors.

Wondering whether you can withdraw funds from an IRA penalty-free? Find out how to decide.

Are you having a difficult time clearly communicating with someone on your staff? Learn a few tips on how to keep your emotions in check.

Social media efforts can help your practice, but they also can land you in hot water if you're not careful. Find out how to keep your social media efforts HIPAA-compliant.

George Ellis Jr., MD, shares three medical apps that he finds particularly useful.

Medical Economics readers discuss the legal quandary arising from medical marijuana, whether the French healthcare model really can be an example for the United States, allowing patients to keep their records, and recertification.

Medical Economics 84th annual Exclusive Physician Earnings Survey indicates that earnings continue to be flat.

Results from the Medical Economics State of Primary Care survey indicate that the debate over reimbursement continues to drive a wedge between payers and providers.

See what you'll need to know about upgrading your billing system to ICD-10.

Do you want to adopt EHR, but your practice colleagues don't? Find out the reasons to fully adopt a system.

The 2012 presidential election is less than a month away. Find out where the two candidates stand of primary care

In a busy practice, it's very easy for lunch breaks to be skipped. Find out whether this practice has legal ramifications.

A conversation with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHC, reveals his view of what the practice of medicine will look like in the future. He also shares advice for recent medical school graduates.

Medical Economics is attending the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) annual meeting. Learn about planned coverage.

A radio show hosted byMedical Economics Editorial Board member Craig M. Wax, DO, has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

President Obama's plans for healthcare reform would result in about 27 million uninsured Americans by 2022, compared with Romney's 72 million, according to new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund.

Nearly one-fourth of physicians use social media on a daily basis to scan or explore medical information, according to a recently published study.

Medical students who lean toward primary care are more likely to support the Affordable Care Act, according to new research.

Twenty-five million new health insurance customers aren't expected to overwhelm the system or drive up costs immediately after obtaining coverage.

Working-age American adults aren't visiting with physicians as often as they did a decade ago, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

A new 2% sequester on Medicare spending could exacerbate problems caused by Medicare physician payment cut.

Physicians-particularly younger women-are placing more importance on one specific factor more than previous generations when deciding on a job location. Discover what it is.

Are you feeling the pinch of reduced income and increased costs? Learn 9 ways to help cut your costs.