Practice Management

A new study shows that qualified patients who decreased their asthma medications under physician supervision fared no worse than those that maintained their medication regimen.

A new study finds that children with asthma that became obese by their 20s experienced increased airway obstruction-but without worsening symptoms.

Nearly all patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections should receive direct-acting anti-viral agents, according to updated guidelines by the American Association for the Study for Liver Diseases and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Clinical studies that rely on diagnostic codes or biopsies to provide evidence of cirrhosis may be underestimating the extent of the disease among hepatitis C patients, according to a new study.

Medical Economics sat down with John Halamka, MD, MS, to ask questions about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' issuing of a Final Rule for attesting to Stage 3 of Meaningful Use programs as well as physicians' demands for delays of the 2017 starting.

Forty-five days after ICD-10 became a reality, small annoyances seem to be outweighing large payment problems, according to our latest ICD-10 Diary entries.

In this First Take, Linda Cornfield, MD writes how she discusses end-of-life care with patients and their families. End-of-life care is an important and complicated conversation to have with patients and they need help finding their way down this path.

I’m often asked what a pension is “worth.” The question is important, because it factors into the assessment of a physician’s ability to retire comfortably.

Changing payment models means primary care physicians will increasingly take part in palliative care

Team-based care is here to stay, so find ways for physicians and advanced practitioners to work together

Doctors need a financial playbook that responds to their distinct careers. Keeping the cashflow to your practice flexible is important when starting out, but don't forget to plan for retirement.

Physicians should assume leadership roles both inside and outside of their practices

The idea of converting my practice into a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) came into focus as we, like many, struggled with flattening reimbursements, limited time with patients, and a payment system that rewards volume rather than value. We’ve embraced PCMH not just as a stepping stone towards payment transformation but as a noble recasting of our essential care delivery model.

In this Last Word, George G. Ellis Jr., MD, FACP expresses his dissatisfaction with the current behavior of ABIM and its certification problems, as well as offering advice to ABIM.

Medical Economics recently convened a panel of leadership experts to discuss the future of medical schools and whether or not medical schools are preparing new doctors for the changes in the medical community.

Claims are being accepted, but some physicians wonder if they are accurately reflecting diagnoses in this week's ICD-10 Diary entries.

From questioning diagnoses to spending more time coding, ICD-10 is causing more physicians to take additional time away from practicing.

Prepare for the future when times are good so it is easier to weather possible storms from a strong financial position.

Read the answers Bill Dacey gives to our Medical Economics coding questions.

Physicians weigh in on the mixed bag of the new coding system in our latest ICD-10 Diary project entries.

From 'a waste of time and energy' to 'piece of cake,' physician experiences vary in our latest set of ICD-10 Diary project entries.

Publishing guidelines alone not enough to ensure implementation

Tim Dudley, MD describes how his patients use patient portals and how the lessons he's learn can apply to others.

Physicians who consider changing EHRs can take steps to ensure the next system meets their needs

The results of a 2015 Medical Economics survey on health information technology shows the surprising result that smaller, independent practices are not at a disadvantage in IT. They may actually be leading the way.

If interoperability is to become a reality, the government and private sector must overcome existing obstacles. But how should the industry proceed? Our experts explain.

Medical Economics put questions about EHRs to experts and consultants in the field of health information technology. Their answers fall into two broad, interrelated categories: The products themselves, and the ways they are purchased and used. Read the results of our EHR survey.

As electronic health record use grows, physicians must take steps to protect themselves from liability

Practices are considering the cost and best way to invest in new tech. Here are some strategies to make it work.

Lead researcher says next step is to evaluate effects in older children for longer period of time.