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Choosing the option of completing the Advancing Care Information (ACI) section of Medicare's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) offers physicians one clear path through the complex thicket of guidelines that define the program.

The economy is going gangbusters. According to an American Medical Association report, that's due in part to the healthcare industry.

Bob Doherty of the ACP breaks down the major healthcare implications of the government's funding plan.

A new year is upon us, so it is time for the obligatory New Year resolutions. However, since I am terrible at keeping resolutions, here is at least one thing I hope to work on for 2018: I want to grieve better.

We told you the top 10 most in demand metros for physicians, as well as the top 10 metros doctors are getting the biggest pay raises, but what about the worst places for physicians who are looking for a salary bump?

Congratulations on becoming a new attending. To jump-start your career, you'll find innovative ways to save on student loan payments, protect yourself with essential insurance products and supercharge your retirement savings.

Forecasts of future trends go along with a new year as reliably as champagne and the ball drop. Medical Economics spoke with three leading health information technology (HIT) experts to see what HIT trends they expect will matter the most in 2018. Here are the trends they foresee.

There is little argument that the EHR, and especially meaningful use of the EHR, are the main drivers of physician burnout and decreased productivity.

Keeping in mind that the core mandate of value-based care is shifting accountability to providers for the holistic quality and cost of the care they deliver, five shortcomings of legacy EHRs become apparent.

The important differentiating characteristics patients seek in a primary care physician may not be what you'd expect.

In our Coding Case Studies, we will explore the correct coding for a specific condition based on a hypothetical clinical scenario.

Older adults in the United States are sicker and more likely to skip treatment than senior patients in 10 other developed countries, according to an international survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

Just as the medical profession strives to manage health and disease risks to ensure sound health, the estate planning profession strives to manage risks to ensure a client and his or her family's financial health and wellbeing.

This year, Washington, D.C., was once again the epicenter of the debate about the future of healthcare in America.

An HHS spokesperson told Medical Economics that Anne Schuchat, MD, formerly principal deputy director, is now the acting director of the CDC. With a background in internal medicine, here are five other facts physicians should know about the new head of the agency.

Read on to find out the top 10 metros physicians get the biggest pay raises.

Physicians have a big challenge when it comes to managing online reviews: HIPAA. Although patients may say whatever they like, doctors are bound by HIPAA not to release certain information, and the lines can be blurry.

The Overbilling Conundrum.

Although these numbers are common and, most likely, first-hand knowledge among providers, they continue to frustrate medical practices year after year.

New research suggests that just because patients like their provider doesn't mean they will stay with the practice

As a healthcare provider, if you're not on social media by now, you should seriously consider it.

There's no one-size-fit all solution, but there are common strategies practices can take to adapt to value-based programs.

It’s time for practical physicians and entrepreneurs to fight for real reform, with low cost direct care for relatively inexpensive outpatient care.

"It's an occupational hazard now. I've been diagnosed with 'Prior Authorization Elbow.'"

Many doctors uncomfortable with using the technology are exiting the biz

When saving for retirement, it's important to consider all available retirement savings plans and how each aligns with your job, lifestyle and vision for retirement. For physicians, that may mean looking beyond the standard 401(k) to another type of qualified retirement plan that offers more uniquely suited benefits., such as a cash balance plan.

The push for value-based healthcare-higher quality, better access, and lower cost-has opened up the door for technology to automate elements of care at a much lower cost.

Unfortunately, the focus on increasing nursing scope of practice has led to several dangerous consequences. The first adverse effect of increased NP production is a decline in bedside nurses, one of the most critical components of our healthcare system.

A new study has found that there was significant job growth for physicians in 2017 by analyzing 20 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States.

EHRs were intended to be a way to better track health data for hospitals, payers and physicians. Although they have good intentions, they often end up causing more problems than they solve.