Practice Management

Surge in GLP-1RA use has researchers looking at all benefits of the drugs, but also the risk to the pancreas and kidneys

Boston Scientific showcases promising data on heart treatments at AF Symposium 2025

Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust

Researchers found that common wearable devices could help patients manage their IBD better

Study highlights how medical schools may perpetuate ableism and leave doctors ill-prepared for disability care

A new study estimates that Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia than previously believed.

Managing provider data not only improves patient access, it reduces costs.

A Press Ganey report identified key gaps and areas for improvement based on member and patient experience data.

A recent study found that many patients are left waiting to see a neurologist for more than a month after they are referred.

What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.

The health care industry must start addressing high costs, low accessibility, lack of personalization, and complexity that are keeping Americans from getting the care they need.

Technology is great, but humans are the key to healthy patients

A recent systematic review analyzed the use of Brief Geriatric Assessments (BGAs) as a tool for screening older adults in primary care settings.

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions and should set off red flags during primary care visits.

Most people struggle to pull basic information out of standard pathology reports—like whether or not they have cancer.

But other medical specialties don’t have same association, according to a new study.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free registration required to view.

Patients hospitalized by physicians with higher admission rates are likelier to be discharged within 24 hours but no less likely to die.

Guidelines developed by an expert workgroup are the first of their kind in more than two decades, and the first ever applicable to primary care settings.

The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.

Researchers find that children misinterpret common medical phrase and urge health care professionals to simplify communication

New research demonstrates the impact that long COVID has on patients' physical, emotional and financial well-being.

Clinicians are less likely to accurately recall clinical information after hearing a patient described with negative or blame-based biased language.

Study finds that language used in job postings may be attracting the wrong kind of candidates

Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the physicians in your life? We’ve got you covered.

Despite its potential to improve quality of life, palliative care remains underused in stroke recovery, especially among Black, Hispanic and Asian populations.

Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.

Let’s continue to celebrate women’s advances in medicine, science, law and other fields. But we also must recognize that the shortage of men in health care professions is becoming a critical issue.

Respondents citing financial hardship as a reason for non-adherence to asthma medications had nearly double the odds of an asthma attack and more than 60% heightened risk of requiring ED care.