Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Private equity and hospital-affiliated physicians are more expensive than independent docs
The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise
Can an Apple Watch and other wearable devices predict flare-ups of IBD?
Researchers found that common wearable devices could help patients manage their IBD better
Physician recruitment agreements: Real-world examples that illustrate how these agreements can go wrong
Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians
Medical schools do not prepare doctors to care for people with disabilities
Study highlights how medical schools may perpetuate ableism and leave doctors ill-prepared for disability care
Physician recruitment agreements: • How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the agreement?
How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?
2025: The year of risks for medical practices
There are many risks practices face, but the right strategies can help minimize them
Inflation up 0.4% in December, 2.9% for 2024
Economists expect Fed to pause rate cuts in the short term
The biggest trends and challenges for medical groups
Data from the recent AMGA 2024 Medical Group Operations and Finance Survey reveal medical groups continue to face challenges related to providing quality, cost-effective care in a constantly evolving health care environment.
Physician recruitment agreements: What are the legal implications for the physician if the agreement is breached?
Understanding the legal implications for the physician if the recruitment agreement is breached
Are Medicare Advantage plans really providing supplemental benefits as advertised?
Study finds traditional Medicare doing just as well at providing dental, vision and hearing services
Arizona invests in program to help reduce the critical shortage of primary physicians
$3.9 million grant intended to boost primary care and help rural areas in the state
Physician recruitment agreements: The role and enforceability of noncompete clauses
The role of non-compete clauses in physician recruitment agreements. What are the best practices for these agreements?
New AI can autonomously help physicians generate appeal letters for denied claims
Company aims to make claims appeals easier and quicker for physicians by having AI do much of the work
The Best Health Gadgets From The Consumer Electronics Show
Not everything at CES is televisions and smart appliances - some nifty health gadgets were on display, too
Physician recruitment agreements: Understanding signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives.
How do signing bonuses, relocation expenses, or loan repayment incentives factor into recruitment agreements, and what legal considerations come with these perks?
Physician recruitment agreements: • How do compensation structures vary, and what factors influence these variations?
How compensation structures vary in physician recruitment contracts and the factors that contribute to these variations.
Physician recruitment agreements: What are the key elements that should be included so that both parties are protected?
What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?
Hospitals face mounting financial pressures amid declining margins, rising expenses
Financial sustainability of some hospitals comes into question
Physician recruitment agreements: What are the biggest risks of agreeing to one?
What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?
What you need to know about the Medicare reimbursement cuts for 2025
Opting out of Medicare might be your only choice
HHS proposes rule to strengthen cybersecurity in U.S. health care sector
Rule would modify HIPAA and require most providers to comply with more complex and thorough security guidelines.
Physician groups to Congress: You failed
The budget continuing resolution does nothing to address cuts to Medicare reimbursement, and physicians are going to pay the price
Did the ADHD patient get follow-up care? AI found the answer in the EHR
Stanford researchers develop AI tool to analyze doctors’ notes to save time and improve care
Best of 2024: Physician job market: Doctors on the move
Physicians are in high demand — here’s how to find your new role
Kids may think their CAT scans involve real cats because of how you talk to them
Researchers find that children misinterpret common medical phrase and urge health care professionals to simplify communication
The 10 apps collecting the most data about you
Some well-known apps are collecting a surprising amount of data from you. How many of these are on your phone?
Opting out of Medicare
How to stop accepting Medicare in your practice.
Fed cuts interest rate by a quarter point
Central bank indicates only two possible cuts in 2025
Are you accidentally recruiting narcissistic employees to your practice?
Study finds that language used in job postings may be attracting the wrong kind of candidates
AI thinks it can tell whether you drink beer based on your knee X-ray
Study found that AI is seeing patterns in data and jumping to conclusions