Thinking of starting a family? Don’t become a doctor
Doctors, medical students encounter many hurdles to family-building, study finds
Medicare Advantage benefits expansion could help patients, physicians
AMGA weighs in on policy changes proposed for 2025.
2024 Physician Payment Outlook: How to manage higher costs, declining reimbursement
Financial strategies for physicians in 2024
Financial planning for physicians in an uncertain economy
Despite recent economic turmoil, the fundamentals remain unchanged: Save as much as you can and invest for the long term
Interoperability and its crucial role in medical billing
There are several technologies on the market today that are designed to prevent problematic claims from ever being submitted in the first place.
Creating a patient-centered practice: Strategies for improving patient satisfaction & retention
Streamlining operations allows physicians to spend their time caring for patients, and for patients to feel cared for
Navigating e-visit billing: tips for primary care physicians
The role of texting in patient-centric care
Patients want more convenience. Are you ready to accommodate them?
This year, technology will change primary care as we know it
Paxlovid and long COVID; hearing loss and dementia risk; $93M in health care fraud - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
The independent medical practice is not dead
AIMPA intends to become a new voice for physicians in independent practice.
FDA grants first-ever approval for a state to import Canadian drugs
Agency gives nod to Florida program that could save state up to $150 million annually
Concierge medicine set to soar in 2024
2024 will be a year of unending change — and a time of exponential growth for concierge medicine, inspired by doctors seizing the opportunity to forge deeper connections and align their priorities in a post-pandemic world.
Lilly launches direct-to-patient telehealth service
Internal medicine physicians ‘concerned’ about patients ordering prescription drugs directly from pharmaceutical makers.
Health care sector added 55,000 jobs a month in 2022
President, GOP clash over meanings of economic indicators.
Changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
The Liver Meeting 2023, Boston
How to change the course of chronic liver disease
Medicare to kick off drug price negotiations in February
New study finds prices of targeted drugs are three times higher in U.S. than elsewhere
Respectful maternity care; health around the world; phony antiobesity medications – Morning Medical Update
AMGA joins chorus opposing harsh penalties for information blocking
‘Overly punitive’ approach will discourage move to value-based care.
What happens to patient care after private equity acquires a hospital?
Study reveals increase in “adverse events” following purchase
Low-cost physical exams: a slideshow about 12 states with the best prices for patients
If you practice here, your patients are getting a bargain.
HHS Inspector General outlines enforcement actions for second half of fiscal year 2023
Report to Congress details expected recoveries, questioned costs, and potential savings.
Measles cases increase globally; new drug approvals; mindfulness + exercise = good mental health – Morning Medical Update
Information blocking penalties could harm patient care: NAACOS
In response to proposed rule it calls for better education about information blocking, eliminating penalties that discourage value-based care participation
Docs need to rock the vote in 2024
ACP emphasizes that physicians must vote and encourage their patients to cast ballots for the health of the nation.
Financial implications for physicians when choosing a career path
Young doctors’ early decisions can have profound effects on professional development and retirement. Here are some questions to consider.
Cost for a physical exam: a slideshow of the 12 most expensive states
Here’s the cost of getting into the exam room.
Feds allege $60M in health care fraud; city living and patient health; adding to safety stations – Morning Medical Update
ACP: Physicians must remain team leaders in patient care
Doctors are not interchangeable with other professional clinicians, and patients, their families, and lawmakers need to know it.
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