Opinion

Physicians sometimes are reluctant to discuss controversial subjects with their patients. But these discussions become easier, and often produce better outcomes, when physicians explain why they are bringing up the subject, and try to understand the patient’s perspective on it.

This year, physicians can avoid a payment penalty in the Medicare Quality Payment Program by simply submitting a minimal amount of data. But that small amount of data could cause a bigger problem in 2019.

Congress still has work to do to assist U.S patients and physicians, says internist group

Electronic heath records (EHRs) and other forms of health information technology have the potential to significantly improve care delivery and patient outcomes. But that can’t happen until the technology becomes more user-friendly and patient-focused than it is today.

MOC changes gives physicians more flexibility, ABIM officials say

Internists detail recommendations to reduce the burdens of EHRs, quality metrics and more

Medical note transparency can help patients and physicians communicate better, but many physicians remain tentantive

I have observed that there are significant and often emotional aspects to retirement that many people (including some financial consultants) overlook.

As a growing body of research suggests a link between oral health and chronic health conditions, the benefits of physician-dentist partnership become even clearer.

While Republicans have pulled the American Health Care Act (AHCA) after failing to gather enough support for its passage, physicians can expect little to change-for now.

The physician community has a simple message for payers: Let doctors be doctors.

Stop hating EHRs and do this

Most physicians have plans for responding to computer system failures, but many don’t revisit those disaster recovery/business continuity plans with any regularity.

How practicing physicians can help rebuild the next generation of doctors

Successful payer negotiations require preparation, persistence and a bit of salesmanship

An inside look at what drives insurers to refuse to negotiate, require more prior auths and deny claims

Staying the course is the best option

Despite recent moves to streamline the prior authorization process, physicians still struggle mightily as they jump through payers’ hoops.

11 strategies for turning rejection into revenue

Whether it’s to expand the office, upgrade technology or buy new equipment, a physician’s credit scorewill determine how much funding for which you’re approved.

Payer negotiations made simple.

Walgreens and CVS pharmacy chains are aggressively developing primary care venues within their stores. Their approaches are similar yet different, although the underlying strategy is the same for both.

Loud and clear warnings forecasting the current shortage of primary care physicians in the United States date back to the early 2000s.

For the first time, Medical Economics has polled doctors to get to the heart of the payer-physician disconnect.

The newly discovered antibodies can fight nearly every strain of HIV in existence, according to study authors.

Between public skepticism on vaccinations and provisions of the American Health Care Act, some representing physicians are voicing concern.

This post is in rebuttal to the blog post by Dr. Monya De, "White men need to do their part and make healthcare safe again."

For the first time, Medical Economics has polled doctors to get to the heart of the payer-physician disconnect.

While leaders in healthcare are pushing for an era of digital care, many providers on the frontlines have remained silent observers.

Early data shows promise in “real-world” effectiveness.