Gabriel Perna

The telemedicine phenomenon is growing, especially in pediatrics. This podcast looks at why the specialty is an ideal landing spot for the technology.

The PA profession has seen tremendous growth in the last six years. There are multiple reasons for its increased popularity.

Don't overlook your MAs. A new study found that they can take on numerous important roles in a team-centered primary-care practice.

According to this year's Staff Salary Survey, practice employees are taking on an increased workload. It's time to look for better efficiency.

The American Health Care Act has passed the House and moves to the Senate, despite ardent opposition from the AMA and other physician groups.

While admitting burnout isn't a problem for most doctors, many won't concede they need to see a mental health professional.

Uncertainty of the ACA aside, a new survey indicates most payers will stay in health plan exchange next year.

When it comes to HIPAA, is it always better to be safe than sorry? Security experts say there is a thing as being too cautious.

Security experts and research confirms staff members are your practice's biggest weakness against HIPAA compliance. It doesn't have to be that way though.

United Airlines unceremoniously booted a physician off his flight and in the process unintentionally taught practices a few valuable lessons.

At a time when its very existence is in doubt, the Affordable Care Act has never been more popular, according to a recent poll.

No one can accurately predict what will happen with the ACA, but that doesn't mean physicians can't chart a path forward.

With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.

A recent research effort has uncovered that the number of physicians has actually gone up during the Affordable Care Act era, despite claims to the contrary.

In this podcast, the chief innovation officer at the UPMC health system joins us to explain the potential of artificial intelligence in reducing burnout.

For some physicians, reducing burnout requires a major shift in how they practice medicine. For others, it's simply taking a deep breath.

Members of our editorial advisory board and Physicians Practice readers share their thoughts on the proposed alternative to the ACA.

In honor of March Madness, we asked our editorial advisory board to tell us which sports they loved to watch on TV.

Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.

CMS says that its goal is to get a 90 percent participation rate with MACRA for all clinicians. Yes, this includes small practices.

Facing something like the Zika epidemic is challenging for any healthcare organization, but especially when they lack significant resources.

Social media is a must for practices to engage patients in today's day and age. So a governance program is essential.

While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.

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.

The chief innovation officer at UPMC says that improved usability in IT systems isn't about interfaces - it's about fitting into a doctor's work flow.

In what areas will Secretary Tom Price make an impact at the Department of Health and Human Services? MGMA's government affairs expert shares his insight.

The 2016 Physicians Practice Fee Schedule Survey reveals how much more employed docs get paid than independent physicians for certain CPT codes.

Rep. Tom Price was confirmed by the Senate along party lines as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not physicians can still love practicing medicine in the age of "data entry."

Rep. Tom Price advances toward a final Senate confirmation vote, which will determine whether or not he will be the next HHS Secretary.