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In a world where doctors must focus on revenue and the role of the primary care provider becomes confined, the author learns from her mentor that compassionate care still matters.

Is your practice having some collection issues? Discover why clearly explaining your policies early and often can make a difference.

Six months ago, the Medical Economics EHR Best Practices Study launched, enrolling 32 physicians and 9 vendors. The most recent survey results show some surprising expenses you might not have thought about before.

Want to use some of your childrens' 529 funds to help fund your grandchildrens' 529 plans? Learn how you can.

Even in these difficult economic times, it can be hard to find good personnel. Find out how a thorough review of your practice's compensation plan can make hiring easier.

Frustrated by billing and collection issues in your practice? See how you can cut down on cash flow problems.

Nowadays, many doctors' offices resemble cultural melting pots. With these suggestions, you, too, can enhance your practice in such a diverse setting.

You already know patients have conflicting feelings about being told how to live healthier lives. Those same feelings apply to laws aimed at helping people make healthier choices.

Buying a practice is a big commitment. Find out what will happen if you take the plunge.

The number of physicians working part time has grown rapidly in recent years, according to a joint survey by the physician employment search firm Cejka Search and the American Medical Group Association (AMGA).

As healthcare awaits the much-anticipated Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act next month, we look at the four most likely outcomes and how they will affect your practice.

Taking care of your personal finances doesn't have to be a chore. Here are some easy ways to avoid big financial mistakes.

Medicare's idea that paying hospitals based on how they perform does not lead to fewer deaths, according to a new study, refuting a commonly held belief in the reimbursement industry.

One doctor says that the large number of unnecessary diagnostic tests have caused healthcare costs to increase and offers his insight into how to fix the system.

It's important to keep tabs on your retirement accounts when making a job transition. See what you need to think about when moving from a solo practice to a hospital system.

Many physicians can recall their "I'm outta here moment," when they decided to retire. Once you've hit that point, make some financial adjustments so that your transition to the easy life is a smooth one.

The Magnolia State may take an unusual step to increase it's primary care workforce.

It's easy to put off updating your practice's office procedures manual. Here's why you should keep it up-to-date.

Medical Economics strives to provide the tools to build your practice. See what we've done and what we have in store.

Persuading your patients with type 2 diabetes to lose weight and exercise more can help them stay mobile longer, according to a new study.

You and other physicians likely will face a bureaucratic "perfect storm" next year: deadlines for ICD-10 transition, e-prescribing, electronic health records, and the Physician Quality Reporting System-along with a reduction in Medicare reimbursement.

Feeling the pinch of overhead expenses in your practice? Learn how you can ease the financial strain.

If you find yourself working longer hours for less money, these physician-entrepreneurs have a suggestion: Start an occupational medicine practice. Here's how they did it.

After surviving testicular cancer, a doctor in his prime struggles to adjust to life after the cure, until he recalls his own physician's empathetic care. Read the 5-step process to compassionate care this author found in his own darkest moments.

Medicare is on a collision course with insolvency, and the impact to patients and U.S. physicians could be just as catastrophic if reforms aren?t prudent, according to the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Doing performance reviews can seem like a hassle, but they don't need to be. Learn why reviews are important and how you can effectively use them in your practice.

See what paperwork you need to file to ensure that your late spouse's assets are protected.

A recent KLAS study shows physician satisfaction with electronic records is largely dependent on specialty.

Expanding healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act will cost less than originally estimated, but will help fewer people, a new study shows.

More and more of your Medicaid patients are ending up in the ED according to the Annals of Emergency Medicine.