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Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP

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Reduce asthma-related hospital readmissions with improved preventive care, patient engagement

Improved efficiency in allergy testing and management can close a critical gap in care for patients struggling to control their symptoms.


Frank D. Gabrin, DO

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Discovering the 'heart of care'

After surviving testicular cancer, a doctor in his prime struggles to adjust to life after the cure, until he recalls his own physician's empathetic care. Read the 5-step process to compassionate care this author found in his own darkest moments.


Paul Lance Walker, DO

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Occupational medicine: Making it work for you

If you find yourself working longer hours for less money, these physician-entrepreneurs have a suggestion: Start an occupational medicine practice. Here's how they did it.


Gonzolo Fernandez, MD

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Occupational medicine: Making it work for you

If you find yourself working longer hours for less money, these physician-entrepreneurs have a suggestion: Start an occupational medicine practice. Here's how they did it.


Hannah S. Chow, MD, FAAFP

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6 keys to practicing multicultural medicine

Nowadays, many doctors' offices resemble cultural melting pots. With these suggestions, you, too, can enhance your practice in such a diverse setting.


Jimmy Lee, CFS

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Investigate retirement fund options when joining hospital system

It's important to keep tabs on your retirement accounts when making a job transition. See what you need to think about when moving from a solo practice to a hospital system.


Salvatore S. Volpe, MD

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The best new software for your PDA

It wasn't too long ago that many of us toted around a cell phone, pager, PDA, and a laptop-a veritable RadioShack holstered at our waists. Now most of these devices can be consolidated into a single cell phone.


Karen Childress

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A new day for doctors with addictions

In the past, few physicians who were addicted to drugs or alcohol admitted their problems openly for fear of losing hospital privileges or medical licenses. With more support systems than ever today, doctors have a place to turn for help to fight the disease that is addiction.


Daniel R. Verdon

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ASCO: Study examines Medicare expenditures for cancer treatments

Cancer is the second most costly medical condition in the United States behind heart disease, and a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) sought to better understand Medicare costs.


Diane Sofranec

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Improving the patient experience can build up your practice

What can you do to keep patients happy? Medical Economics asked the practice management experts for their advice.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Fighting flu vaccine misconceptions

A new poll suggests that misconceptions about the flu vaccine are at a three-year high, despite the fact that more patients seem to be receiving the vaccine. Find out what physicians can do to clear the air.


Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH

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Evidence-based medicine may interfere with an understanding of nutrition

Even a basic understanding of current nutrition science and human health allows a physician to use food as medicine and to counsel patients to avoid unhealthy foods.


George F. Indest III

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How to prevent employee embezzlement

Take steps to help prevent employee embezzlement. Find out the warning signs on how to detect fraud.


Dan Deighan, CLU, CFC

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Considerations when buying a practice

IRA conversion, practice buying considerations are addressed


Steven E. Leininger

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7 steps to retirement savings catch-up

Have you been neglecting saving up for retirement? See how you can close the gap.


David Edelberg, MD

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Viewpoint: What the French can teach us

One doctor looks at France's top ranked healthcare system and finds several lessons that the U.S. system could use.


Erica Pless, JD

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Federal government exemptions can save assets

Several tax exemptions are being reduced in 2013. See how you can save before the deadline.


Christopher J. Denicolo, JD, LLM

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Federal government exemptions can save assets

Several tax exemptions are being reduced in 2013. See how you can save before the deadline.


Kenneth J. Crotty, JD, LLM

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Federal government exemptions can save assets

Several tax exemptions are being reduced in 2013. See how you can save before the deadline.


Heide Aungst

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How to deliver bad news to patients

The biggest mistake doctors make when communicating bad news is reverting to "just-the-facts" mode as a defense, one expert says.


John S. Grande, CFP

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Physician investing tips in a time of crisis

How physicians at different stages of their career should approach their investments in the time of COVID-19.


John J. Grande, CFP

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Physician investing tips in a time of crisis

How physicians at different stages of their career should approach their investments in the time of COVID-19.


Ralph Henderson

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Long-range forces take control of soaring healthcare workforce demand

The powerful drivers of demand for healthcare services and workers have been chugging along unseen by most.


Beth Thomas Hertz

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ICD-10 Countdown: How your practice can get ready

The new coding system is coming in October 2014. A lack of preparation could ultimately jeopardize your practice’s income.


Amanda Brower

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Locum work can offer relief to weary private-practice docs

Freedom from the stress of private practice is a common reason physicians hit the road as locum tenens.


Jeff Bendix, Senior Editor

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Which health care professionals are leaving their jobs?

The categories of health care workers experiencing the biggest losses.


S. Allan Adelman, JD

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New HIPAA requirements target unsecured protected health information

HITECH has new requirements regarding business associates and notification of patients regarding breaches of unsecured protected health information.


Ken Krizner

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Clinical Centers of Excellence: Diagnosis, treatment of dementia

This month's Clinical Centers of Excellence series features facilities offering comprehensive diagnostic modalities and treatments including investigational protocols for dementia.


David Bennett

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CCE Cardiometabolic disorders: University of Pittsburgh

The Diabetes Prevention Support Center at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute focuses on self-management and team-care approaches to cardiometabolic risk management.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Clinical trials underway to test adjuvants for flu vaccines

Researchers are examining whether two adjuvants could help boost the power of flu vaccines.