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10 states with the worst performance in healthcare across three areas.

When doctor reimbursements shrink, there's only one way to see the truth.

Key outcomes remain where they were in 2005, a new study finds

An expert task force says screening is justified by evidence and can help patients

A growing number of organizations are adopting tools to bring the advances of genomic science into the physicians’ workflow, and early evidence shows its helping.

A small study polling patients on vaccine refusal reasons at a small travel clinic reveals that patients were more worried about what they perceived as vaccine risks rather than diseases themselves, even after education was provided.

An incremental approach to improving outcomes.

A new study finds that telephone coaching sessions can reduce burnout symptoms

Researchers for the first time have investigated whether there is a link between sexual orientation and vaccination status, and the answer is … sometimes.

While many physicians don their white coat to care for those in need, they are confronted by a system that has stolen their autonomy and relegated them to the silent position of “provider.”

The increase in competition from retail clinics and urgent care centers brings new challenges for independent medical practices.

Greater physician input is needed in everything from EHR design to hospital administration, says Gary Price, MD

How is your state performing when it comes to cost, access and patient outcomes?

Feelings of burnout among doctors has pervasive effect on happiness, work-life balance and patient care, according to our exclusive survey results.

Heads of physician, public health organizations call for action to curtail rise in firearm-related deaths and injuries

There are a lot of options when it comes to flu vaccines, and now is the time to start thinking about-and better understanding-the differences

Vaccines can sometimes be a drain on practices. Mistakes in ordering, storing, or billing for vaccines can lead to losses. Here’s how to avoid these traps.

Being a doctor doesn’t guarantee you financial security

Many adult patients are not aware they need vaccines throughout their lives

Physicians must make STI screenings a routine part of patient care so as to help catch and treat chlamydia

Physicians can spend a lot of time teaching clients about vaccines, and there is a lot to be lost when educating patients who don’t need or aren’t interested in receiving vaccines.

A slideshow of the top 10 sources of secondary income for physicians.

A prominent physician argues that physicians should organize. What do you think?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Quality Payment Program as part of its effort to reduce provider burden.

It’s every physician’s worst nightmare: Receive payment for services rendered, but then a payer identifies an aberrant pattern in claims data, audits the records, decides it has overpaid the practice, and recoups those funds. That money you already allocated for overhead, staff salaries, bonuses, or new medical equipment? Gone. The good news is, physicians can take steps to focus on accurate billing and avoid costly recoupments. 

Physician burnout is a serious issue -- what's the solution?

The study show suggests reducing physician burnout could potentially reduce racial healthcare inequalities

A look at where and why malpractice payouts are happening.

The U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in the United States, here are the top 20.

If doctors can get the right kind of data at the right time, the information collected from these wearable devices may offer a strong potential for more accurate diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better outcomes. The question remains, however, how can physicians get and manage the flow of all this new data to actually improve patient care?