Practice Management

Independent practices say EHRs lead the way — but telehealth, patient portals and analytics tools are driving measurable results, especially in mental health care.

Medicare Advantage plans often mislead ESRD patients, causing confusion and access issues to dialysis care, highlighting the need for better support and transparency.

Low-income patients face more health insurance denials and are less likely to successfully challenge them compared to higher-income patients

U.S. adults tend to trust AI-generated answers to their health queries — but they’d prefer their physician not use AI tools.

U.S. AG Pam Bondi: “Dr. Moore gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so.”

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

A flexible new wristband developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego could improve how people with diabetes manage their health by continuously monitoring glucose and key cardiovascular signals in real time.

The number of primary care physicians employed by health insurance payers grew from 2016 to 2023, researchers say.

Health care practices need to navigate real estate challenges and focus on strategic location decisions and data-driven insights to ensure future growth and patient care efficiency.

ACP, pediatricians, maternal-fetal medicine experts file federal case to overturn removal of COVID-19 vaccine from immunization schedule.

The national nursing shortage is not just a problem for hospitals. Here’s how doctors can find and keep good nurses.

A new survey reveals growing demand for clear, digital-first communication — and rising frustration with outdated forms, inconsistent channels and clunky omnichannel experiences.

A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians lays out eight recommendations to modernize risk adjustment, reduce administrative waste and better serve high-risk patients.

Discover effective strategies for managing rising health care costs and reducing employer expenses while enhancing recruitment and retention in medical practices.

A new ModMed survey finds most patients support AI in the exam room, but only for tasks that reduce screen time and build human connection.

A global physician survey finds overwhelming concern about social media misinformation, poor nutrition training and the growing need for evidence-based dietary counseling.

A review of more than 400,000 patients shows deprescribing works to reduce medication overload in overload adults, but effects on hospital visits and death are less clear.

Foldax's TRIA Mitral Valve shows promising one-year results, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life with innovative polymer technology in heart valve replacement.

Confidence in federal public health agencies fell sharply from 2020 to 2024 — but Americans’ trust in personal physicians and local health departments has since rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

How finding the root cause of allergy symptoms can ease burdens on patients, clinicians and the health care system at large.

As workplace violence rises, health care facilities must shift from retrofitted tech to frontline-first safety solutions

Survey data show that delays, denials and added steps tied to prior authorization are worsening patient outcomes and creating frustration — but AI may help streamline the process.

MIT researchers find that large language models may shortchange women and vulnerable patients based on how clinical inquiries are typed.

Because of their semi-regular touchpoints with patients, physicians play a critical role in making patients aware of supportive care options, helping them access tools and services they might not otherwise know are available.