Opinion

Technology giants such as Google, Apple, and IBM seek to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered.

The massive contract could create a ripple effect,analysts say, but impact won’t be clear for years.

Positive outcomes depend on the physician-patient relationship, but what can you do if it doesn’t work out?

Primary care physicians concerned about rising drug costs may want to watch efforts in California and other states to cap copayments, and monitor discussions about allowing the federal government to negotiate prices with drug makers or about setting medication prices based on their value to patients.

The American Board of Internal Medicine is extending by two years its decision not to require internists to complete several controversial portions of its Maintenance of Certification program in order to keep his or her certification status.

A new clinical trial is underway to determine if metformin can slow the aging process, in addition to managing type 2 diabetes.

As little as 1 gram of fat loss-albeit from the pancreas-may be the key to reversing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the U.K.

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It shouldn’t be surprising that more and more practices are struggling to maintain financial stability. To stay above the pack, here are seven financial challenges physicians will face in the coming new year and advice on how to avoid their pitfalls.

At a time when doctors face increased pressure from competition, reduced fee schedules, and greater scrutiny from insurance companies, a recent holding from the United States Supreme Court may provide creative arguments to stop-or at least slow-the continued trampling of physicians' rights in tandem civil-criminal fraud investigations.

Programs like PQRS and Meaningful Use are delivering inferior care, keeping patients in the dark, and have driven me out of practice.

In his latest editorial, Steven Podnos, MD, CFP, gives his advice on how to optomize refinancing a mortgage the right way.

The holidays are upon us, so it's time for physicians to brush up on some ICD-10 codes they could see come through the door this festive season.

The patient centered medical home (PCMH)-once a somewhat nebulous concept-has become more tangible over the last eight years as primary care organizations have implemented strategies to achieve its fundamental tenets.

I’m often asked about owning a rental house or two as an investment. My answer is of course “it’s complicated.”

Most physicians were never trained on how to become effective leaders, but luckily, it can still be learned.

The ICD-10 road into November has been smooth for some physicians and bumpy for others in our latest ICD-10 Diary project entries.

Steven Podnos, MD, CFP, shares his insights into how and when to choose a simple IRA for your practice.

With Halloween right around the corner, be on the lookout for some of these lighthearted incidents that may require new ICD-10 codes.

It is magic-you just save, invest wisely and unemotionally, and you have wealth at the end. Really.

Here are physician quotes after week two of the ICD-10 coding transition taken from Medical Economics' ICD-10 Diary project.

From apps to help patients track their wellness to disease research and clinical information at the tap of an icon, here are peer-recommended apps to download today.

Final Rule makes additional changes to reporting requirements

The following is excerpted from a response to a letter published in the July 25, 2015 issue of Medical Economics by Elmer F. Toro, M.D. It is followed by his response to this and other letters of support he has received.

Group Editor Daniel Verdon says tort reform is just one part of a complex problem encompassing providers, payers, physicians, and the justice system.

Physicians are facing a cascade of change, and primary care doctors will lead them through it.