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The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $33.3 million grant to develop new antibiotics to treat deadly bacteria that have become resistant to current treatments. The grant was awarded to David S. Perlin, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation in Nutley, N.J.

Tips and warnings from experts for E/M coding

In the case, Warren v. Dinter, the court ruled that the existence of a physician-patient relationship is not a prerequisite for a malpractice action.

How to transform into a direct or concierge model

Walgreens, the national drugstore chain, is launching a primary care service for adults starting with the Houston market and possibly expanding into other cities at a later date.

Physician groups responded to the president's remarks on medical bills with some support and some concern.

Physicians and payers should seek to build relationships on three foundational factors: transparency, competence, and motive.

Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) is warning the Trump administration to not move “too far, too fast on implementing new rules on electronic health information.”

The American Board of Obesity Medicine announced that a record 726 physicians passed its board certification examination this year, with primary care physicians leading the way.

Physicians may be over-correcting their prescribing practices as a result of the opioid addiction crisis by cutting off patients that still need the drugs.

A randomized clinical trial conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration studied the effects of maximum sunscreen application on 24 healthy participants. In all cases, four chemicals were absorbed into the body at a level greater than FDA recommendations, but the long-term implications are unknown.

In-house medication dispensing can save patients money and improve medication adherence

A recent patient survey finds that online ratings and patient comments play a significant role in many people’s choice of healthcare providers.

More physicians are now employed by a hospital or a hospital-owned practice than own their own practice, according to a new employment study released this week by the American Medical Association (AMA).

A joint study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Times shows that workers with employer-sponsored health plans are in many cases struggling to cope with average deductibles that increased 212 percent between 2008 and 2018.

A recently-published study shows that even though the number of primary care doctors in the U.S. has been increasing, the gains have not been evenly distributed.

By improving exam room design and workflow data and equipment, medical practices can facilitate a better experience for both patients and caregivers.

Under a new Trump administration rule, physicians and other healthcare workers can decline to provide certain healthcare services because of religious or moral reasons.

In this video, Joanna Hart, MD, discusses the concept of behavior modification

The federal government recently finalized a rule that will allow Medicare Advantage plans to offer telemedicine as a core benefit.

Many practices turn to staffing agencies to fill vacancies. This can be a fast and easy way to find a credentialed temp, but drawbacks included expenses and work restrictions.

Under value-based pay, practices may find they need ancillary services just to maintain their current revenue.

A slideshow with tips for addressing the gender pay gap in medicine

A slideshow of the biggest challenges facing primary care in 2018. 

This slideshow will guide physicians towards effective end-of-life care discussions with all patients.

Known as the CMS Primary Cares Initiative, these models are intended to transform primary care to deliver better value for patients throughout the healthcare system.