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Medical tourism liability may fall on domestic doctorsWhen a U.S. resident is sent abroad for treatment by a managed car company, does a patient have any available recourse if he or she is a victim of negligence?
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Dietary fiber may protect against development of asthmaAustralian researchers found that eating a high-fiber diet during pregnancy may help protect the baby from developing asthma.
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Lines of credit: A tool to boost reserves and sustain cash flow at your practiceThe revenue cycle model for a medical practice is more complex than many other businesses, and a line of credit can be a lifesaver for a practice dealing with operational disruptions.
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Kagan: Practice will get busierMedical Economics editorial board member Jeffrey M. Kagan, MD, shares his opinion about the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling.
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Physician buy-in agreementsFor a physician, a partner buy-in agreement is an admission to the ownership and management of the practice as well as a landmark in a medical career.
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Minimizing COVID-19 exposures at medical practices: CDC recommendationsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed recommendations for medical practices concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Viewpoint: How to handle a death in the family and keep goingNo one educates young physicians on how to tell your own family that someone is dying or how to balance your grief and sadness with your family's request for medical knowledge.
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HIMSS: Online tool determines financial effect of ICD-10Wondering what effect the new coding system could have on your practice's bottom line? A professional organization introduces a handy tool for forecasting your finances.
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Federal government exemptions can save assetsSeveral tax exemptions are being reduced in 2013. See how you can save before the deadline.
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Q&A: How to cut compensation for a partner looking to reduce workloadWe have two cardiologists in our six-person practice, and they both want to cut back on their work schedules.
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What is a medical coding and billing audit?What is the purpose of an audit and how can that help our medical practice?
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Physicians can agree to disagree with patientsAlthough an informed and engaged patient usually is a good thing, these qualities sometimes can lead to disagreements, hurt feelings and interruptions in care.
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Maximizing charitable contributionsOne of the most significant deductions available to a taxpayer is for charitable contributions.
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Opportunities for graceOne physician hates the way she feels about herself when she has negative emotions about some of her patients.
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From the Expert: Will your investments weather a coming recession?Just as our climate has seasons, so does the US economy. Growth in consumer spending and production warms the economy, bringing with it sunny financial conditions that often last three to six years. But slowdowns-as measured by a shrinking gross domestic product-lead to chilling recessions.
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Viewpoint: Help your patients make a difference in their own livesBeginning this issue and continuing through November, Medical Economics will deliver "Cardiometabolic Disorders & Weight: Action for Outcomes," a series of in-depth coverage designed to help you manage your patients' disorders more effectively.
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Ask the right questions to hire the right physicianPreparation is the key to conducting successful interviews-and to hiring the ideal physician.
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Editorial: A welcome giftThe author describes feeling busy and bored - the perfect recipe for burnout - until a reacquaintance refreshes his perspective.
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How Much of Your Donation Reaches Those in Need?According to recent reports, Americans give almost $300 billion a year to charity. But how much of that reaches its intended destination? Here are a few common-sense tips for donating so that as much as possible goes to the intended cause.
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Should your primary care practice expand into urgent care?The number of urgent care centers in the United States is growing, and many physicians see expansion into urgent care services as an opportunity to grow their practices.
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A century of primary care transformationPrimary care medicine has undergone enormous changes in the past hundred years.
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Tax breaks for you in the federal bailoutThe government's relief package comes with considerable tax breaks for professionals.
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$156M awarded for new research on clinical effectiveness of interventionsPCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.
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The revenue cycle decisionEven the most experienced physicians and practice managers face a daunting dilemma on the financial front: Should they handle billing and collections internally or hand over these tasks to an external vendor? There are strategies that physicians can use to evaluate potential vendors and make the best decision for their practice.
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The ABCs of malpractice insuranceHere are answers to some basic questions about malpractice insurance.
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Don't wait to purchase long-term care insuranceLearn why waiting to start a long-term care insurance policy could end up costing you dearly.
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Use a residence trust to lower your estate taxesLooking to reduce taxes on your estate? Find out how a qualified personal residence trust can help.
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Ethical conflicts: Making care decisions when the right choice isn't clearWhat should a physician do when their ethical training conflicts with the circumstances or needs of a particular situation or patient?
