Practice Management

Despite the widespread publicity their complaints have received, fewer than 1% of adults under 65 are at risk of having their health insurance polices canceled.

A reader writes that a previous article in Medical Economics did not include some relevant information.

Medical societies filed a restraining order against UnitedHealthcare, and the AMA is calling for major changes following mass cancellations of physicians in Medicare Advantage Plans in at least 11 states.

Since the 16-day government shutdown in October, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology reports that 13 complete electronic health record (EHR) systems have been added to the ranks of those achieving 2014 edition certification for Meaningful Use.

One of the top healthcare insurance companies is cutting thousands of doctors from its network. Are there more major cuts from large insurance companies in the horizon?

The healthcare system has the resources to meet much of the demand for primary care services, but tapping into those resources will require structural changes.

A new report suggests that children as young as middle school-aged are smoking e-cigarettes and hookah, which are often believed to be safer alternatives to regular cigarettes.

The federal government allots more than $10 billion per year through Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments to fund residency programs at teaching hospitals throughout the country. But the distributed of that funding is imbalanced, according to a recent study.

President Barack Obama is aiming to fix a broken promise made during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): that people can keep their existing health insurance, if they like it, under healthcare reform. Thursday Obama announced that health insurance companies can delay upgrades to existing plans to meet the requirements of the ACA until 2014.

Much of the unmet demand for primary care services can be addressed by making better use of existing resources, say two healthcare policy experts.

After a series of negative media reports, the American Medical Association (AMA) is finally taking measures to make its RUC committee less opaque.

With changing requirements and regulations, it’s easy for physicians to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks. One way to break free of that daily grind is to volunteer your medical services.

How to create your own detailed plan and what every medical practice needs to know about ensuring its future.

Treating cardiometabolic syndrome means convincing patients that small steps lead to big changes.

Dr. Jeff Levine starred on 'The Biggest Loser' and lost 183 pounds, and now uses that inspiration to help his patients lose weight.

The use of electronic health records (EHRs) changes how front-office staff handles patients, from scheduling to billing. Medical Economics adviser Frank Cohen discusses problems with EHR systems and whether he believes vendors will make better functionality a reality.

To err is human. Every physician at any experience level has made a medical error. Sometimes mistakes can cause harm to patients. How should a physician respond? Is there a role for an apology, or will that lead to a lawsuit?

A new levy on unearned income takes effect in 2014, but smart planning can help minimize its effects.

A year-long study conducted at a teaching clinic in Los Angeles found that implementing some of the components of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model increased both patient and resident provider satisfaction.

The FDA has approved macitentan (Opsumit) to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a chronic, progressive, and debilitating disease that can lead to death or lung transplantation.

Agile Health has released myAgileLife, a text messaging-based health engagement program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes master skills to achieve healthier outcomes.

The FDA has approved diclofenac (Zorvolex) capsules, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for the treatment of mild-to-moderate acute pain in adults.

A carefully selected retirement plan can provide financial security for owners and employees while lowering a practice’s tax burdens

A reader argues that physicians have been increasingly pushed to the sidelines by other players in the healthcare game.

Three physicians argue it is important to discuss the costs of tests and treatment decisions with patients.