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Activity Tracker Info No Help to Doctors
Activity trackers can provide users with statistics on how active they have been, but the devices are too unreliable to help a physician in an exam room.
Sharing Life's Journey with Your Patients
A special aspect of being a physician is the privilege to share in your patient's journey through life. Here, one doc shares her experience.
U.S. Healthcare Rated Last Among Developed Countries
A study looking at care process, access, administrative efficiency, and outcomes ranks U.S. healthcare system last across the board.
Docs Express Concerns with Health IT
Enthusiastic dialogue between healthcare professionals and technology experts bodes well for the health IT industry.
Medicaid Cuts Maintained in New Obamacare Repeal Bill
Senate GOP leadership released a revised version of its healthcare bill, upping opioid crisis capital, among other changes, but Medicaid funding is still due to be cut.
Physician Takeaways from Current Events
A lawyer examines current events from a legal perspective, keeping physicians informed on what they need to know.
Value-Based Payment, MACRA and the Obesity Epidemic
MACRA, along with value-based payments, have the ability to produce significant population health improvements, here's how.
Senate AHCA Bill Draws Sharp Criticism from Medical Groups
The Senate repeal and replace of Obamacare was published this week and like the House version, it faces strong resistance from medical groups.
America's Veterans in Your Practice
The PA profession, which is rooted in the military, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Today, many Certified PAs are now treating those who served our country.
In-flight Emergencies: Is There a Doctor On Board?
It's time to better educate, and equip physicians and flight crews for common in-flight emergencies, according to this doc.
AMA Urges Patient-first Language to Destigmatize Obesity
Four years after declaring obesity a disease, the national doctor's group is urging new terminology for physicians to use in exam rooms.
DOJ Sues UnitedHealth, Alleges $1B Medicare Fraud
The Department of Justice filed its second lawsuit this month against UnitedHealth, alleging inflated risk adjustment payments.
Continuing Education for Medical Administration
Continuing education for admins is just as important as it is for clinical staff. 'It's imperative they keep up with healthcare's ever-changing environment.
Latest ACA Repeal Effort Soundly Rejected by AMA, Others
Medical advocacy groups continue to oppose the GOP's healthcare repeal efforts, speaking out against the latest iteration of the AHCA.
11 Ways Small Practices Can Comply with MACRA
Following this year's flexibility, practices must meet strict MACRA guidelines in 2018 and beyond or face negative payment adjustments.
New CMS Chief Confirmed Amid Controversy
Controversy continues as the GOP healthcare bill clears its first hurdles.
Would the American Health Care Act Benefit Patients?
A lot has been said about the proposed GOP healthcare bill, but, if implemented, would it be beneficial?
With Population Health, it's Not All in the EHR
While one practice built their own EHR to address population health, another solution is accessing information about specialists
ACA Replacement Plan Ripped Apart by Medical Groups
Medical groups like the AMA and AHA are against the GOP's Affordable Care Act replacement bill, the AHCA, which faces a long road towards becoming law.
MACRA Isn't Going Away, Cautions Expert
At HIMSS17, a clinical leadership consultant advises physicians to not be scared of MACRA, but instead, see it as a great opportunity for transformative change.
Payers and Practices Partnering on Value-based Initiatives
Can small practices make it in a value-based world? Payers and experienced practices explain how this shift is possible.
Healthcare as We Know It is Already Gone
Movie, music, and publishing revenues are a shadow of what they were 10 years ago thanks to new technology and delivery systems. The same can be said of healthcare.
4 Trends that Will Impact Healthcare in 2017
While there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in healthcare this year, one expert predicts that value-based care isn't going anywhere.
Nurses Most Ethical Profession, Americans Say
Healthcare providers, nurses specifically, were ranked by Americans as the most trustworthy profession. Congressmen were ranked the least.
Healthcare Stakeholders Must Adapt to Value or Perish
Revealing three ways that the primary healthcare stakeholders can shift their behavior to succeed in value-based healthcare.
How Doctors Can Manage MACRA
Top Trends for Physician Practices in 2017
Value-based reimbursement and a few other trends that will have a major impact on physician practices in the coming year.
MACRA's Biggest Hurdles for 2017 and Beyond
Seven areas of MACRA where practices will likely struggle in the coming years, with advice from experts on how to deal with each one.
Staffing Right for Population Health in Small Practices
When engaging in new population health initiatives, ensure your practice is properly allocating its staff and expanding strategically.
Tech-enabled Population Health at Small Practices is Complex
Find the tech solutions that are correct for your practice's patients and don't get lured by the fanciest gadgets and apps, say experts.