Practice Management

If the public health emergency expires, millions are set to lose health insurance

These non-traditional KPIs have a significant impact on collections and cashflow.

Even a basic understanding of current nutrition science and human health allows a physician to use food as medicine and to counsel patients to avoid unhealthy foods.

Over a decade after being promised change was on the way, physicians and other providers can start taking tangible steps towards a better system.

Because patients aren’t always at their best when they arrive at the doctor’s office.

Physician groups call for action in letter to leaders as clock ticks toward end of 117th Congress.

65% say they are already living paycheck-to-paycheck

Understanding how to improve the time a physician spends with his or her patients.

Privacy rules to improve coordination of care, avoid discrimination in treatment.

In a world where NPs and PAs are taking on more responsibilities, will the primary care physician fit in — or be left out?

Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.

Commonwealth Fund posts results of international survey of 10 developed countries.

CMS publishes memo to reinforce safety standards for physicians, support staff, and patients.

Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs

Many providers resist, but increased patient control of medical records is a plus for patient and physician.

Collaboration can add to professional fulfillment in family medicine, mental health.

Poll shows that one in seven parents haven’t discussed vaccines with their child’s primary care provider during pandemic

What changes are in store for telehealth billing and reimbursement in 2023?

Staying on schedule can do wonders for staff satisfaction and revenue.

Medical staffers say their bosses don’t understand what they want

Health disparities in care were made worse by the pandemic

The head of the American Medical Association recently spoke out against lies aimed at doctors about abortion, gender-affirming care, and threats against physicians.

Patient care may be the most common career path for physicians, but it isn't the only one out there.

Panelists highlight care options unavailable under fee-for-service model

Here’s why small practices may adjust pay more quickly than large health systems.