SPOTLIGHT -
Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
The five biggest cybersecurity threats to a medical practice
From phishing to malware, these are the security risks you need to guard against.
Physicians increasingly turning to digital health tools
Here's what they're using and how they're using it.
How economic news affects patient healthcare choices
40 percent of patients indicated that the state of the economy affects how often they seek medical care
6 barriers to automating prior authorizations
Few prior auths are automated. Here's what's standing in the way.
4 ways to connect with patients through video
Research shows providers' online reputation plays an important role in making an appointment.
Physicians fight burnout
Six doctors share their strategies
Six tips for hiring the right people for your practice
A survey by Contract Recruiter found that only 19 percent of new hires go on to have success in their new positions.
7 keys to a strong sexual harassment policy
In an environment where policies and management are under increased scrutiny, it is important for an organization to do all it can to ensure its sexual harassment policy is comprehensive and effective.
6 impacts of using outdated communication tools
The state of communication in healthcare is fragmented at best
Electronic prior authorizations in healthcare today
Electronic prior authorizations could save $454 million annually.
9 MIPS measures that also reduce malpractice risk
Why not report on measures that when done properly can also reduce your risk of being sued for malpractice?
Does telehealth pay?
CMS has been slowly pushing telehealth, making it an option for Medicare Advantage plans and ACOs, as long as they are part of risk-sharing contracts. It’s also allowed under Medicare Part B for treating substance abuse disorders.
3 signs of burnout-and 4 ways to prevent it
Know the signs of burnout out and how to treat it.
What patients really think about single-payer healthcare
A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation examined what the public opinion was for single-payer healthcare.
Rethinking the kickback laws for a value-based world
As healthcare has evolved from strictly fee-for-service toward more value-based care models, these laws can make it difficult for physicians to coordinate care for a patient across facilities.
Getting paid in 2020 and beyond
Reimbursement trends every doctor needs to know
What patients think about the healthcare system
A recent study provides insight into public opinions about healthcare.
Growing without private equity
There are ways to fund the growth of a practice beyond a private equity investment.
William Maruca, JD, discusses changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback statute.
15 ICD-10 codes for the holidays
Time to brush up on some particularly festive ICD-10 codes
Private equity in healthcare
What it is, what these firms want, and why your practice might be a target
Primary Care First payment models delayed until 2021
The program was originally slated to start in January 2020, but will now begin in January 2021.
Fixing EHRs
The government has a plan. Will it work?
What Americans think about Medicaid
Americans give their opinion on Medicaid.
The 10 states with the worst vaccination rates
Vaccines are essential to preventing disease outbreaks, but some states do better than others when it comes to immunizations.
Which direction are malpractice rates headed and why?
Medical Economics spoke with an industry expert to gain insight into how consolidation is changing the market and how rates might be affected.
Does value-based pay have a future?
Value-based care has created a conundrum: pretty much everyone in healthcare likes the idea of paying for outcomes, but no one is sure how to fairly implement it.
4 reimbursement trends to watch
Reimbursement can be tricky-here's what you need to know for the rest of the year.
Study: Primary care docs deficient recognizing, preventing prediabetes
Survey reveals significant gaps in overall knowledge of diabetes
Four financial tips for new attendings
How to plan for long-term success, even when faced with massive school loans.