Don't let emotions interfere with communication
Are you having a difficult time clearly communicating with someone on your staff? Learn a few tips on how to keep your emotions in check.
How to ensure your social media efforts are HIPAA-compliant
Social media efforts can help your practice, but they also can land you in hot water if you're not careful. Find out how to keep your social media efforts HIPAA-compliant.
App reviews from practicing physicians
George Ellis Jr., MD, shares three medical apps that he finds particularly useful.
Viewpoint: Marijuana use problematic
Medical Economics readers discuss the legal quandary arising from medical marijuana, whether the French healthcare model really can be an example for the United States, allowing patients to keep their records, and recertification.
Medical Economics Exclusive 2012 Earnings Report
Medical Economics 84th annual Exclusive Physician Earnings Survey indicates that earnings continue to be flat.
Survey: The payer/provider divide
Results from the Medical Economics State of Primary Care survey indicate that the debate over reimbursement continues to drive a wedge between payers and providers.
ANSI-5010 billing format require to obtain reimbursement
See what you'll need to know about upgrading your billing system to ICD-10.
Gap analysis demonstrates impact of adopting EHRs
Do you want to adopt EHR, but your practice colleagues don't? Find out the reasons to fully adopt a system.
How the two presidential candidates look at healthcare reform
The 2012 presidential election is less than a month away. Find out where the two candidates stand of primary care
Make break policies clear to employees
In a busy practice, it's very easy for lunch breaks to be skipped. Find out whether this practice has legal ramifications.
Viewpoint: Challenges of healthcare reform, delivery 'exciting' for future doctors
A conversation with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHC, reveals his view of what the practice of medicine will look like in the future. He also shares advice for recent medical school graduates.
Get all of your AAFP coverage from Medical Economics
Medical Economics is attending the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) annual meeting. Learn about planned coverage.
Medical Economics board member wins award
A radio show hosted byMedical Economics Editorial Board member Craig M. Wax, DO, has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Federal task force bust alleges more than $400 million in Medicare fraud
Several physicians were among the 91 people recently charged by a Medicare fraud task force for alledgedly making roughly $430 million in false billing claims.
New report predicts more uninsured Americans under Romney's healthcare reform
President Obama's plans for healthcare reform would result in about 27 million uninsured Americans by 2022, compared with Romney's 72 million, according to new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund.
24% of doctors use social media daily for medical information, study says
Nearly one-fourth of physicians use social media on a daily basis to scan or explore medical information, according to a recently published study.
Why meaningful use doesn't go far enough
American consumers' desire to access their health information online far exceeds medical providers' ability to share that information with them.
Study: Less than half of medical students understand ACA
Medical students who lean toward primary care are more likely to support the Affordable Care Act, according to new research.
Health insurance exchanges to add coverage for 25 million new customers
Twenty-five million new health insurance customers aren't expected to overwhelm the system or drive up costs immediately after obtaining coverage.
American adults aren't visiting doctors as much as they used to
Working-age American adults aren't visiting with physicians as often as they did a decade ago, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Romney beats Obama 55-36 in physician election poll
Physicians overwhelmingly support Republican challenger Mitt Romney by 19 points over President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, according to a new poll.
Mobile health apps hold big potential for diabetes management
Mobile health applications can help disadvantaged patients overcome obstacles that prevent them from managing diabetes. Learn why your patients should use them.
AMA: Sequester of Medicare spending could lead to job losses
A new 2% sequester on Medicare spending could exacerbate problems caused by Medicare physician payment cut.
New report warns of 'silent exodus' of physicians
Physicians' views of the medical profession are declining along with the number of patients they are seeing. Find out what's troubling doctors.
Quality of life more important to today's physicians
Physicians-particularly younger women-are placing more importance on one specific factor more than previous generations when deciding on a job location. Discover what it is.
9 ways to trim your supply costs
Are you feeling the pinch of reduced income and increased costs? Learn 9 ways to help cut your costs.
6 things you need to know about the MU2 final rule
New revisions have been made to meaningful use. See what you need to know before the January effective date.
Oncoming battle for reimbursement
The fight to get paid is continuing for providers. Discover how this battle might play out.
Document and code in an EHR with care
This month's question asks how to document and code in an EHR. Find out the answer to this pressing coding question.
Buy-sell agreements depend on buyout calculation
The buyout calculations for buy-sell agreement can prove contentious. Find out how you can make the calculations less frustrating.
