Opinion

Physicians constrained when payers put cost above care

An essential part of evaluation and management documentation is HPI

A bill with bipartisan support in Congress would not only change how Medicare assigns patients to physicians in accountable care organizations (ACOs), but also help patients afford their care and foster use of telemedicine.

The rise of social media has given medical practices a new tool for overcoming one of their biggest headaches: resolving disputes

Patient no-shows are a perennial problem for any medical practice or healthcare facility.

Financial incentives exist for physicians and psychiatrists to collaborate when caring for patients with behavioral health disorders.

As the spotlight continues to grow on workplace sexual harassment, it is more important than ever for medical practices to take the time to review their policies in order to help prevent or defend against sexual harassment claims.

EHRs hold great promise, but the struggle to adopt them has led many physicians to avoid the hassle by retiring

A recent Mayo Clinic study on physician satisfaction with their EHRs showed that only 36 percent of 6,375 physicians interviewed were satisfied with their use.

Prior authorizations have always been a source of frustration for physicians, but a new industry effort that includes medical groups and insurers has been established to try to streamline the process.

Prior authorizations have always been a source of frustration for physicians, but a new industry effort that includes medical groups and insurers has been established to try to streamline the process.

For drugs or medical devices to be approved, there must be evidence that benefit significantly outweighs risk. This is to protect the public. A glaring exception is today's EHRs, which were mandated by the 2009 HITECH Act.

Medical school enrollment has traditionally been dominated by men-until now.

Alexi Nazem, MD, MBA is chief executive officer and cofounder of Nomad Health, a healthcare technology startup designed to connect freelance physicians with locum tenens work. We spoke with Nazem about physicians seeking new ways to work in the medical practice

One of the missions of health insurance providers is to ensure patients have access to effective, quality, evidence-based care. Clinical practice guidelines support the practice of evidence-based medicine, and are typically derived from recognized scientific sources such as specialty societies and are updated annually.

Before joining or forming a virtual group to report metrics through CMS' Quality Payment Program, there are a number of issues for practices to consider.

One doc's perspective on how the White House has done when it comes to fixing healthcare.

Three strategies for prevention of burnout

Industry insiders share their views of how healthcare is moving steadily toward a connected future.

Time spent on EHR data entry instead of interacting with patients is a common complaint from doctors.

ChangeMaker Ira Rubin, MD, and his son, Zachary, discuss the value of reaching out to young people interested in medicine to make today’s students tomorrow’s physicians.

In this podcast, Dr. Forrest highlights the failures he has experienced over the years since starting a DPC practice, and explains how other physicians can learn from his mistakes.

Because of his vast knowledge of the novel practice model, we asked Brian Forrest, MD to give us his best advice for physicians who are wanting to start their own DPC practice and be successful

CMS announces a commitment to give patients control of their records.

With the advent of new direct-acting antiviral agents, HCV treatment has greatly improved, making identification of infected individuals even more imperative.

More effort needed to integrate screening with follow-up care to prevent spread of the virus.

A methodology that revolutionized the motor industry is being used to prevent physician burnout.

Healthcare leaders are working on a nationwide plan to help institutions prevent physician burnout.

Perils of Replacing Physicians with Non-Physician Providers, Part 2