Practice Management

It’s no secret that the U.S. cancer care delivery system is in crisis. But when primary care physicians are closely involved during a patient’s cancer treatment, quality of care can improve.

ONC, AMA offer clinical standards to treat more people with the infection

As millions of dollars in venture capital pour into the development of remote patient monitoring technologies, these devices, available now or in development, could have profound effects on the ways physicians communicate with, schedule, monitor and engage patients. In this photo gallery, Medical Economics introduces you to several remote patient monitoring devices with interesting applications.

Interstate licensure compact could lessen the burden on physicians seeking licensure in multiple states, promote the use of telemedicine and ease the physician shortage

Additional telehealth services would also be covered

As stakeholders across the country debate the religious, gender and political implications of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby, one physician advocacy group worries that the decision ignores the practice of evidence-based medicine.

As more medical schools offer dual medical doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees, a new study measures the impact of the burgeoning educational trend on physicians’ career opportunities.

Despite the focus on making healthcare more affordable, a new study suggests that the cost to treat patients could escalate starting in 2015.

Bill would prohibit dropping doctors during open enrollment periods

Physicians’ rocky relationships with their EHR systems seem to trump other professional issues that lead to job satisfaction, according to a survey of physicians conducted by the RAND Corporation sponsored by the AMA.

Physician complaints regarding the functionality of electronic health records are widespread, and a recent study suggests that those systems pose a potential threat to patient safety.

Two U.S. senators are asking CMS to investigate

Existing chemical panels already include numerical indices for chronic renal disease, a reader says.

A reader notes that maintenance of certification boards are being required for credentialing.

A doctor writes about why his patients come to him, even though he doesn't accept payments from insurers.

Survey finds widespread recognition of problem, but many are reluctant to discuss with patients

Successfully transitioning to an accountable care organization entails weighing the advantages and drawbacks of the model as well as careful long-term planning.

Achieving stage 2 attestation requires staff cooperation and help from your EHR vendor.

Time is the physician’s most important resource. Although healthcare is moving toward value-based payment models, most physician income still depends largely on effective time use based on the number and intensity of services provided. Here are four ways to optimize productivity.

Marketing activities may help to bolster revenue, but they must also be HIPAA compliant. Here are the legal issues to consider when marketing your practice.

A large number of physicians are facing retirement soon, yet few have a plan in place to transition out. Before selling your practice, take these steps to maximize its value.

While some short cuts in EHR systems are great time-savers, they might cost you in the long run if they are misused. Here's what you need to know.

New guidelines emphasize importance of lifestyle changes, risk factor modification

Reporting hernias in ICD-10 has many similarities to ICD-9.

Growing financial pressure on patients in the post-healthcare reform world means physicians need to be prepared to deal with payment issues to protect the financial health of their practices. The keys: Be up front and proactive.

The introduction of the Affordable Care Act coupled with a host of assorted marketplace dynamics is causing physicians to think anew regarding how to build a practice that is not only sustainable in the near term but will maximize its growth potential over time.

A new, voluntary government program will use electronic health records (EHR) data to compare different treatments for particular conditions, using the largest clinical database ever assembled. This program has the potential to advance medical research and improve care in physician practices.

New study ranks U.S. last in most performance metrics, but ACA may bring improvement

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to private clinics as an emergency measure to ease patient access problems, while struggling to fill vacancies at its own clinics.

When President Barack Obama promised that most healthcare insurance plans available on the federal exchanges would be the price of a cellphone bill, he wasn’t too far off base.