Practice Management

Since the 16-day government shutdown in October, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology reports that 13 complete electronic health record (EHR) systems have been added to the ranks of those achieving 2014 edition certification for Meaningful Use.

One of the top healthcare insurance companies is cutting thousands of doctors from its network. Are there more major cuts from large insurance companies in the horizon?

The healthcare system has the resources to meet much of the demand for primary care services, but tapping into those resources will require structural changes.

A new report suggests that children as young as middle school-aged are smoking e-cigarettes and hookah, which are often believed to be safer alternatives to regular cigarettes.

The federal government allots more than $10 billion per year through Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments to fund residency programs at teaching hospitals throughout the country. But the distributed of that funding is imbalanced, according to a recent study.

President Barack Obama is aiming to fix a broken promise made during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): that people can keep their existing health insurance, if they like it, under healthcare reform. Thursday Obama announced that health insurance companies can delay upgrades to existing plans to meet the requirements of the ACA until 2014.

Much of the unmet demand for primary care services can be addressed by making better use of existing resources, say two healthcare policy experts.

After a series of negative media reports, the American Medical Association (AMA) is finally taking measures to make its RUC committee less opaque.

With changing requirements and regulations, it’s easy for physicians to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks. One way to break free of that daily grind is to volunteer your medical services.

How to create your own detailed plan and what every medical practice needs to know about ensuring its future.

Treating cardiometabolic syndrome means convincing patients that small steps lead to big changes.

Dr. Jeff Levine starred on 'The Biggest Loser' and lost 183 pounds, and now uses that inspiration to help his patients lose weight.

The use of electronic health records (EHRs) changes how front-office staff handles patients, from scheduling to billing. Medical Economics adviser Frank Cohen discusses problems with EHR systems and whether he believes vendors will make better functionality a reality.

To err is human. Every physician at any experience level has made a medical error. Sometimes mistakes can cause harm to patients. How should a physician respond? Is there a role for an apology, or will that lead to a lawsuit?

A new levy on unearned income takes effect in 2014, but smart planning can help minimize its effects.

A year-long study conducted at a teaching clinic in Los Angeles found that implementing some of the components of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model increased both patient and resident provider satisfaction.

The FDA has approved macitentan (Opsumit) to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a chronic, progressive, and debilitating disease that can lead to death or lung transplantation.

Agile Health has released myAgileLife, a text messaging-based health engagement program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes master skills to achieve healthier outcomes.

The FDA has approved diclofenac (Zorvolex) capsules, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for the treatment of mild-to-moderate acute pain in adults.

A carefully selected retirement plan can provide financial security for owners and employees while lowering a practice’s tax burdens

A reader argues that physicians have been increasingly pushed to the sidelines by other players in the healthcare game.

Three physicians argue it is important to discuss the costs of tests and treatment decisions with patients.

California could be facing the most severe shortage of primary care physicians in the next 17 years, according to a study by the Robert Graham Center.

The new coding system is coming in October 2014. A lack of preparation could ultimately jeopardize your practice’s income.

So you’ve decided to get your practice ready to use ICD-10-CM coding. Where do you begin? Our experts recommend these steps.

If you are having trouble finding physicians to join your practice, dismayed by their demands or expectations at interviews, or concerned about their high cost or need to be a partner, hiring a physician assistant or nurse practitioner may be your answer.

Learn what to assess when deciding whether to buy health insurance for your practice on the exchanges.

An Atlanta, Georgia-based physician taps into his business acumen to make an EHR system work for his practice.

The looming economic uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act should force physicians to keep a close eye on expenses and income. A practical budget is still one of the most important management tools for a practice owner.

With diabetes and obesity at the center of the 2013 Medical Innovation Summit in Cleveland, Ohio, it was clear that evolving patient care using technology was on the minds of the thought leaders who spoke at the 3-day event.