Opinion

National Coordinator Don Rucker on why figuring out system problems is similar to diagnosing a patient’s illness

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.'"

Study: Certain bronchodilators may lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in COPD patients at onset of starting therapy.

Tailored health coaching services can help keep COPD patients moving and avoid exacerbations, according to a new report.

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.

Targeted efforts may improve the reach of treatment with direct-acting antiviral agents, according to a new study.

Researchers: Treatment-naïve patients infected with genotype 1 hepatitis C virus can receive shorter regimen.

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.

What the TEFCA announcement means for interoperability and doctors long-term.

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.

While medicine may be a calling, sometimes an additional outlet is necessary to restore the spirit in the face of burnout.

One physician’s quest to help others through volunteering has kept him from succumbing to career burnout.

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.

American ingenuity in healthcare over the last two decades has caused a number of problems in dire need of solutions.

"This is what it's like to decide whether to prescribe opioid pain meds now."

Our medical care system works poorly for most chronic medical illnesses and it costs far too much.

Value-based pay adds to physicians’ paperwork burdens, but the right accountable care organizations can help

Will CVS require patients to go to MinuteClinics instead of the physician they are used to seeing?

The difference between duration and timing as part of the history of present illness (HPI)

What you should know to maximize this specific visit for your patient and for your practice

New, lower blood pressure guidelines could result in more diagnoses, greater need for treatment

New opportunities, old challenges

With small practices largely outsourcing tech support, it’s critical they take steps to be prepared

Primary care physicians (PCP) see patients for a wide variety of reasons, but according to a recent study, there’s one category that stands out above the rest-behavioral health.

As Medicare and private payers move toward more value-based care reimbursements, physicians need information to both accurately report data and monitor complex patients across multiple providers.

As Medicare and private payers move toward more value-based care reimbursements, physicians need information to both accurately report data and monitor complex patients across multiple providers.