Opinion

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.

Physicians’ ongoing struggle to gain much-needed patient data is just that: ongoing.

With electronic health records (EHRs) proving to be incompatible and interoperability still a long way off, some have suggested that moving ownership of patient records to the patient via a cloud-based portal or other universally accessible system might be the answer.

Searching for answers as the industry moves away from fee-for-service

Clarifying the usage of evaluation and management codes

The transition to value-based payments raises an important question: What role, if any, will relative value units (RVUs) play in physician reimbursement in the future?

As practices face the daunting task of implementing the infrastructure needed to meet new value-based care objectives while simultaneously juggling business-as-usual, every minute and each investment matters.

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.