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Future of Influenza Vaccination and Takeaway PointsJason Lee, M.S., Ph.D.(c), and John J. Russell, M.D., discuss the future of influenza vaccination and provide key takeaways from the study.
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Four strategies to alleviate health care staff burdens amid labor shortagesTechnology can support processes for relief in a tight labor market.
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Why primary care physicians must captain the care teamThe health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Securities-based loans: An alternative to traditional borrowing for doctorsWhat securities-based loans are and why physicians should consider them as part of their borrowing repertoire.
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Fixing healthcare workflowBetter healthcare workflow doesn’t require summarily scrapping everything we have and building something entirely new.
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Medical Economics 100th anniversary: The first editor’s column from the 1923 debut issue of Medical EconomicsA glimpse into the past as we celebrate 100 years of Medical Economics
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Prescribing a plan for long-term care: Why physicians need to prepare for the futureIt’s important to note that planning for long-term care is not a one-time event.
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A remedy for providers amid rising consumer debt and complaintsBy adopting digital tools that deliver more flexibility and transparency to patients, providers can increase the chances of receiving prompt patient payments
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Physician burnout influencing post-COVID hiring trendsPrimary care physicians in high demand in some areas
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Yes, a prenup is worth it for physiciansPrenuptial agreements, or prenups, have an undeserved reputation as the destroyer of romance. Prenups offer a level of lifelong protection unmatched by any other contract you will enter.
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All health care problems are data problemsWhy data management is key for addressing many of America’s major health care issues.
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AMA examines how commercial insurers cover digital health careWe're in the era of online healthcare, but who's paying for it? And how much?
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What post-COVID-19 means for practices and hospitalsThe healthcare landscape will look very different in this new world
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The road to real value-based careThe time has come for primary care to drive the innovative change in health care delivery and financing.
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Questions linger around COVID-19’s originDebate and discussion about the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been at the forefront of the global consciousness since the first cases were reported in December 2019.
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Third-party financing: a path for medical practices to thrive in an era of cost-shifting and declining revenuesThese are especially difficult times to run a solvent—much less profitable and growing— independent or specialty medical practice.
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Doctor’s Office or Dollar General? How increased choice will impact patient loyaltyThis trend presents an enormous challenge for traditional practices.
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How to prevent and address harassment complaints: Balancing physician rights and hospital actionsPrevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.
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Intentional onboarding for physicians: A comprehensive approach for medical practicesA good onboarding program can be the difference between keeping a newly hired physician for the long term or having to start over again sooner than you would like
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Modern payment methods are key to healthy practice cash flow, patient satisfactionMany providers aren’t offering the online payment options patients increasingly prefer
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The burnout paradox: How addressing SDOH can reduce provider stressSolutions involving social determinants of health may seem counterintuitive, but they can be effective.
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How outpatient clinics can minimize cyber security risksTechnology and training are keys to thwarting cyber attacks
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If AI isn’t ready to diagnose patients, where can it be used in health care?Considering AI’s potential limitations in diagnosing patients or designing treatment plans, it’s understandable that physicians and other medical professionals would prefer to keep its clinical use at arm’s length for the time being.
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Driving and dementia in older patients is not an easy conversation, even for physiciansDoctors have a role to play keeping older patients, their families, and other drivers as safe as possible on our nation’s roadways.
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Why the Most Important Qualification for a New Doctor is EmpathyBeing empathetic will help you be a better doctor and improve patient outcomes
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Community specialists play a critical role in chronic disease management and cost controlThe rising age of the U.S. population is driving many changes in healthcare, including the increasing demand for specialization.
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Transforming the provider-payer relationship from adversarial to collaborative through value-based careAs value-based care adoption grows, payers and providers must find the right tools to transform adversarial interactions into partnerships that put patients at the center of care.
