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Experts agree that when it comes to combatting the opioid crisis, physicians need to shift their mindset and start focusing on data integrity.

How physician documentation and coding can combat the opioid crisis

Julie McGuire, RN, MSN, is a managing director in BDO’s Center for Healthcare Excellence and Innovation with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and 15 years of experience collaborating with operational and clinical partners on delivering and transforming technology to new and existing facilities and services. BDO USA delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe and is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth-largest accounting network.

Even during market disruptions, physicians need to create efficiencies, cut costs, and boost financial stability.

Why you should optimize your EHR now

The author is a family physician in Mullica Hill, NJ.

Restoring the trusted patient-physician relationship.

Fixing medical care: The pride of ownership

What can physicians do to prevent late patients from ruining their schedule?

How to handle chronically late patients

With the right medication management, physicians can make a difference 

Why medication safety is a problem and what providers can do about it

H. John Beardsley holds more than 20 years of experience in a variety of health insurance, pharmacy, financial services, and healthcare technology roles. At CoverMyMeds, he oversees the Patient Experience Team that builds solutions to help increase speed to therapy, improve medication affordability, reduce prescription abandonment, and support improved health outcomes for patients. Prior to CoverMyMeds, John spent 11 years at Prime Therapeutics, a PBM owned by nonprofit Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.

Rise of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic reveals flaws, but there’s potential to improve the patient experience.

Despite interoperability challenges, technology can help advance hybrid care

Richard Payerchin is associate editor of Medical Economics.

Federal agency outlines potential vulnerabilities in cutting-edge technology.

AI, 5G, nanomedicine have potential to help patients or become cyber targets

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Waiting time goes down from 2017 to 2022 to meet with primary care physicians.

Patient wait time for family practice appointments

Mutual respect is the cornerstone of a culture of patient safety. 

Amplify a Culture of Safety in Your Medical Practice

Care for older adults is poorly rated by vast majority

Practice Management