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Klaus Gottlieb, MD, JD, MBA

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Physician finances: Navigating the post 2024 election landscape

How will the new Trump administration affect your financial plans?


Mike Hennessy Jr.

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Celebrating 100 years of serving physicians

For a publication to survive and thrive for a century puts us in rarified air. How do you celebrate such an event?


Eric Bricker, MD

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New babies, new mothers – and a new way to pay for medical costs

Why does childbirth in the United States make a woman two times more likely to be in medical debt? Here’s why alternative health plans could be a solution for maternal care and much more.


Alan Cohen

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AI can create surgical equity and unlock the future of medicine

Surgical navigation is on the verge of a huge leap forward as technology augments human skill.


Richard F. Cahill, JD

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Telehealth tips: Safeguarding your medical practice

Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?


Jon Wasson

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Ready or not, interoperability is coming

Providers, health care organizations need to make sure their systems are able to exchange data electronically


Lari Rutherford

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When Selecting An ECG, One Size Does Not Fit All

To help physicians keep their clinics running smoothly, there are a few key things to remember when choosing the right ECG for their practice.


Richard Lopez del Rincon, Senior Vice President, Office-Based Physicians at R1 RCM

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Why Proactive Consumer Financial Engagement is Essential Post COVID-19

Tips detailing how your practice can ensure it delivers the consumer experience patients are demanding.



Samir Damani, M.D.

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Remote patient monitoring: How it benefits primary care

Remote patient monitoring can help primary care physicians improve care delivery and reshape patient outcomes.


Ahzam Afzal, PharmD

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Primary care physicians are critical in addressing health inequities in readmissions and long-term care

Who should coordinate care transitions? The doctors with the best picture of care through touchpoints with patients and their families.


Evan R. Goldfischer, MD

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CMS must level playing field for independent physicians

Independents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.


Khaliq Siddiq, M.D.

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A deep dive into the intersection between primary and culturally competent care

Integrating cultural competence into primary care is essential for addressing the unique needs of diverse populations, especially in underserved communities.


Osman Minkara

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5 retirement-planning challenges for physician-owned practices — and 5 solutions

Recent events have made it even more challenging for physicians to forecast and plan for their retirements.


Miriam Zylberglait, MD

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Breaking the obesity cycle: A call for comprehensive care

Obesity has long been treated as a lifestyle issue rather than a complex chronic disease.


Graham Hughes, MD

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Can AI rescue physicians from their EHR woes?

The next frontier of software to reduce physicians’ documentation burdens


Ashul Govil, MD, MBA

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Digital health tools propel chronic condition management to a new age of care

Because what happens in the doctor's office is only one piece of the puzzle.



Christopher Gallo

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Captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices

In the context of small and midsize private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security.


John Reinhardt, MD

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How to successfully outsource chronic care management at a small practice

Successfully implementing a CCM program starts with laying the operational groundwork.


Dan Santmyer, FSA, MAAA

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Shared savings: The primary care physician's entry point to value-based care

Value-based models are designed to reward health care providers who improve patient care while contributing to an overall reduction in cost.


Nancy Jones

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Patient Monitoring Services Need Increased Scrutiny to Prevent False Claims Act Enforcement Action

Knowing the details of how and where your service provider operates is vital to avoiding violations.


Jassi Chadha

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Generative AI: A game-changer for primary care physicians

What are the time sinks taking you away from your patients? Artificial intelligence will assist those on the front lines of medicine.


Thomas Ryan

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To protect patient access to care, Medicare must up its reimbursement rates

There's one sector of the economy where prices are growing much more slowly: health care.


Amanda Hill, JD

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5 tips for success in changing jobs

There are times when walking away from a job or position is the right thing to do, and there is value in doing it well.


Gary Salman

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Protecting your medical practice from a devastating cyberattack

Can you afford to close your doors for 2-3 weeks while a cyberattack is investigated and remediation is performed?


AlGene P. Caraulia

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10 tips for responding to patients in an emotional or behavioral crisis

Being empathetic and respectful are keys to defusing potentially dangerous situations with patients


Joe Rivet, Esq., CPC

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CMS resumes practice audits

If your organization is selected for an audit, remember that you have options.


Jerome Fusco Sax, LLP

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Often overlooked factors when selling a practice that can leave money on the table

How do partners ensure a successful outcome when selling their medical practice?


Andrea Cefarelli, MPA

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How primary care physicians can help safeguard the nation’s blood supply

As the American population ages and donations decline, raising awareness is a crucial first step to replenish supplies.