Practice Management

Medicare's idea that paying hospitals based on how they perform does not lead to fewer deaths, according to a new study, refuting a commonly held belief in the reimbursement industry.

One doctor says that the large number of unnecessary diagnostic tests have caused healthcare costs to increase and offers his insight into how to fix the system.

It's important to keep tabs on your retirement accounts when making a job transition. See what you need to think about when moving from a solo practice to a hospital system.

The Magnolia State may take an unusual step to increase it's primary care workforce.

It's easy to put off updating your practice's office procedures manual. Here's why you should keep it up-to-date.

Medical Economics strives to provide the tools to build your practice. See what we've done and what we have in store.

You and other physicians likely will face a bureaucratic "perfect storm" next year: deadlines for ICD-10 transition, e-prescribing, electronic health records, and the Physician Quality Reporting System-along with a reduction in Medicare reimbursement.

Feeling the pinch of overhead expenses in your practice? Learn how you can ease the financial strain.

If you find yourself working longer hours for less money, these physician-entrepreneurs have a suggestion: Start an occupational medicine practice. Here's how they did it.

With one organization decrying delays and another supporting a different system entirely, time has not quelled the debate. Find out who's saying what.

With only 1 month left to start e-prescribing or face a penalty, one management group is trying to buy you more time. How long of a reprieve do you need?

We have the highest healthcare costs despite being younger and smoking less than average. Discover the one big problem causing costs to skyrocket.

Doctors in other countries are paid more as a percentage of total healthcare spending than are those in the United States. See where you might be able to strike it rich.

Another healthcare reform law mandate gains traction thanks to millions of dollars from the federal government. And there's more money to be had.

Keeps the doctor away? Adding pharmacist telemonitoring of a patient's blood pressure to your care regimen really works, according to the results of a recent study.

You may clamor for Medicaid patients if a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passes muster. Find out who foots the $11-billion bill.

Doing performance reviews can seem like a hassle, but they don't need to be. Learn why reviews are important and how you can effectively use them in your practice.

See what paperwork you need to file to ensure that your late spouse's assets are protected.

A recent KLAS study shows physician satisfaction with electronic records is largely dependent on specialty.

More and more of your Medicaid patients are ending up in the ED according to the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

No one likes being surprised when tax time rolls around. Find out how you can effectively plan ahead.

One of the worst-case scenarios for any physician is facing a disability. Find out what you can do to help minimize potential disruptions.

With all eyes on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, few are seeing why antitrust laws could frustrate reform.

After 2 years of increases, the number of U.S. medical students choosing internal medicine residencies has plateaued, concerning the American College of Physicians.

Proper training for employees ensures a well-run practice. See what you can do to ensure that a new receptionist can handle making a good appointment schedule.

One doctor recounts a special patient suffering from Alzheimer's who helped him realize how past events, especially John F. Kennedy's assassination, can continue to resonate decades later.

The California legislature is considering steps to address the state's physician shortage, including medical student loan repayment plans and enhanced telehealth services.

Learn why making your estate the beneficiary of your IRA might not make the most financial sense.

Independent healthcare has some daunting foes: insurance industry and government-created acronyms. Acronyms represent the best and worst of healthcare today, and now is the time to make sure they don't get out of control.

Are commercial payers asking if you'll join their networks? Discover what you should look for to determine if joining the network is right for your practice.