What a three-hour transfer process with a decompensating patient taught me
Lessons learned from a physician
10 topics physicians can discuss with patients for a healthy 2020
Start a helpful conversation with these topics.
New rule on ‘bad actors’ means more work for practices
CMS now requires Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers and suppliers to disclose certain affiliations they may have with other providers and suppliers who are considered “bad actors.”
Medical Economics: How to prevent a malpractice lawsuit
Frederick M. Cummings, JD, a medical malpractice attorney with Dickinson Wright, discusses proactive strategies for preventing a malpractice lawsuit.
Most medical students feel low sense of personal achievement, new study finds
Despite high performance in medical school, 80 percent showing signs of burnout.
Non-compete clauses: What physicians need to know
There are strategies doctors can adopt before-and after-signing a contract to avoid problems with non-compete issues
2019 Physician Writing Contest: Caring along life’s journey
An honorable mention in this year's contest.
Rethinking the kickback laws for a value-based world
As healthcare has evolved from strictly fee-for-service toward more value-based care models, these laws can make it difficult for physicians to coordinate care for a patient across facilities.
Study finds virtual healthcare tutorial nearly as effective as in-person teaching
The findings may be a good sign for the future of telehealth services.
Developing a better flu vaccine: Georgia researchers secure $130 million research grant
University of Georgia researchers secured a multi-million grant to create a better flu vaccine.
How healthcare organizations can capture all revenue
What health professionals need to know about coordination of benefits strategies for collecting revenue, including liability revenue
What’s new in remote patient monitoring?
Switching EHRs
Many physicians are unhappy with their EHRs. But how do you know when it’s time to change?
Getting paid in 2020 and beyond
Reimbursement trends every doctor needs to know
Three common patient complaints-and how to address them
Patient attitudes can often be more challenging than their health conditions. Here are strategies to deal with the most common issues.
Leverage the Annual Wellness Visit
The annual exam is significantly underutilized, but provides opportunity for both physicians and patients to make preventive care a priority.
Counseling for obesity: What you need to know
Understand the details of obesity counseling to maximize reimbursement and positive patient outcomes.
Study: Hospital acquisitions hurt patient experience
Patient experience showed a modest decline in hospitals which were acquired between 2009 and 2013.
What patients think about the healthcare system
A recent study provides insight into public opinions about healthcare.
Financial safeguards for busy doctors
Like caring for your patients’ physical health, the first step in managing your own financial health is gathering data and creating your roadmap for success.
The Top Challenges Independent Practices Are Facing in 2020
A new year brings new challenges.
Appellate judges rule ACA individual mandate unconstitutional
The ruling left physician groups concerned that their patients will face continued uncertainty about their insurance coverage
Tips for handling combination visits
How to reduce the compaints from Medicare patients who want multiple issues addressed in one visit.
Top Challenges Number 1: Administrative burdens
Medical Economics counts down the top challenges facing physicians in 2020.
Top Challenges Number 2: Getting paid
Top Challenges Number 3: Increased competition
Top Challenges Number 4: EHRs that don’t work well enough
Top Challenges Number 5: Caring for yourself
Top Challenges Number 6: Avoiding a lawsuit
Top Challenges Number 7: Treating patients with chronic conditions
