Healthcare data breaches were widespread in 2019. Next year will be worse.
New survey finds that healthcare systems’ security is being wildly outpaced by hackers.
Doctors to see higher payments, reduced paperwork under 2020 Physician Fee Schedule
CMS has issued the final rule for Medicare’s 2020 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and it’s a win for primary care doctors.
How doctors can break free from corporate medicine
An increasing number of physicians are exploring options outside large corporations
Unexpected uses for AI: patient communications
Artificial intelligence is not an innovation that we may see someday in the future. It’s here now
Senators, AMA urge CMS to expand diabetes programs
The AMA and a group of 19 U.S. Senators want to expand the reach of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.
Survey: Healthcare costs continue to worry patients
Patients express some of their biggest healthcare worries for 2020.
Report: AI can help avoid malpractice lawsuits, but risks may emerge
AI can help physicians avoid malpractice suits due to misdiagnosis, but the risks of the new technology have yet to be seen.
The U.S healthcare system is at a crossroads
Double threat of chronic disease and provider shortage looms over U.S population
How can physicians show patients more compassion?
Anthony Orsini, DO, discusses what physicians can do to make sure patients see their empathy
Tips for managing and improving your online reputation
Physicians must take their online reputations seriously and acknowledge that it is critical to managing a healthy, growing practice.
Physician hiring: How long it takes to fill positions for 10 specialties
Physician recruitment and hiring is taking longer than ever before, according to a new report
It’s time for hospitals to start investing in compassion
I have seen first-hand how even the most knowledgeable doctors can struggle with communication, especially during difficult conversations
Rules regarding physician side work
It is important that practicing physicians understand restrictions regarding side work to avoid unexpected financial penalties-or even grounds for termination.
Best practices in managing asthma patients
While physicians often struggle to keep their asthmatic patients in good health, experts say that new treatment approaches and medications may be able to reduce these costs and improve quality of life for asthma patients.
Report: Number of uninsured children in U.S. grows
Despite a period of economic growth, the number of children in the U.S. who lack health insurance rose by 400,000 between 2016 and 2018.
3-step plan to protect against cyber attacks
These days, cyberthreats are so common that the question is no longer if an attack will occur, but when.
New FDA report claims low prices contribute to drug shortages
The low price of some older generic drugs gives manufacturers less incentive to produce them.
How patient satisfaction scores are changing medicine
How to hire great medical assistants
Practices looking to hire medical assistants should consider each candidate’s education and certification, as well as past medical and administrative work experience.
Should doctors apologize for mistakes?
How to thread the needle when talking to patients about medical mistakes.
How to avoid malpractice suits
Focus on trust and communication
Patients don’t feel their doctors are compassionate, survey finds
Survey shows patients don’t feel that their doctors are rushing them through appointments
Survey: Regulatory burden weighing on medical practices
Medical practices have been negatively impacted by federal regulations and policies
Primary Care First payment models delayed until 2021
The program was originally slated to start in January 2020, but will now begin in January 2021.
Alternative payment models show increase in new study
The Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network found an increased number of U.S. healthcare payments were tied to alternative payment models in 2018.
Primary Care First program is less burdensome, but experience required
Fewer hoops overall and multiple financial bonus opportunities
5 Steps for practice leaders to achieve revenue clarity
Physicians don’t always have access to information to identify where they may be falling short.
Survey: Patients frustrated with healthcare, think tech can help
Patients want to take their healthcare matters into their own hands using technology
Setting Generation Y healthcare employees on the track to financial wellness
What do young workers need for financial success?
ACA update: More insurers buy in, premiums expected to fall
CMS announces drop in cost for second cheapest plan and more payers getting involved
