Pediatrics an Emerging Market for Telemedicine
The telemedicine phenomenon is growing, especially in pediatrics. This podcast looks at why the specialty is an ideal landing spot for the technology.
PAs Taking the Modern Medical Practice by Storm
The PA profession has seen tremendous growth in the last six years. There are multiple reasons for its increased popularity.
Medical Assistants Play Vital Role in Innovative Practices
Don't overlook your MAs. A new study found that they can take on numerous important roles in a team-centered primary-care practice.
Get More Out of Medical Practice Staff
According to this year's Staff Salary Survey, practice employees are taking on an increased workload. It's time to look for better efficiency.
ACA Repeal Passes First Hurdle, Moves to Senate
The American Health Care Act has passed the House and moves to the Senate, despite ardent opposition from the AMA and other physician groups.
The Damaging Culture of Medicine and Physician Suicide
While admitting burnout isn't a problem for most doctors, many won't concede they need to see a mental health professional.
Nearly All Payers Staying in ACA Marketplace in 2018
Uncertainty of the ACA aside, a new survey indicates most payers will stay in health plan exchange next year.
When Practices are Too Cautious about HIPAA
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.
Training Practice Staff to Not be HIPAA Liabilities
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.
The United Airlines Debacle: 4 Lessons for Doctors
United Airlines unceremoniously booted a physician off his flight and in the process unintentionally taught practices a few valuable lessons.
ACA Reaches Unprecedented Support, Survey Finds
At a time when its very existence is in doubt, the Affordable Care Act has never been more popular, according to a recent poll.
Amid ACA Uncertainty, Value-based Care Will Survive
No one can accurately predict what will happen with the ACA, but that doesn't mean physicians can't chart a path forward.
AMA Offers Advice in Wake of ACA Repeal Failure
With the GOP's efforts to repeal the ACA having gone awry, what's next for health policy? The AMA President-Elect weighs in.
Number of Physicians Increases during ACA Era
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.
When Technology Can Reduce - Not Cause - Clinician Burnout
In this podcast, the chief innovation officer at the UPMC health system joins us to explain the potential of artificial intelligence in reducing burnout.
Strategies for Reducing Physician Burnout
For some physicians, reducing burnout requires a major shift in how they practice medicine. For others, it's simply taking a deep breath.
Healthcare Industry Skeptical about AHCA
Members of our editorial advisory board and Physicians Practice readers share their thoughts on the proposed alternative to the ACA.
Out to the Ball Game: Clinicians' Favorite Sports
In honor of March Madness, we asked our editorial advisory board to tell us which sports they loved to watch on TV.
CMS Administrator Nominee Gets Closer to Confirmation
Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.
CMS Seeks to Make MACRA Manageable for Small Practices
CMS says that its goal is to get a 90 percent participation rate with MACRA for all clinicians. Yes, this includes small practices.
Attending to a Public Health Crisis in an Underserved Area
Facing something like the Zika epidemic is challenging for any healthcare organization, but especially when they lack significant resources.
The 4 P’s of Healthcare Social Media Governance
Social media is a must for practices to engage patients in today's day and age. So a governance program is essential.
Policy Experts Explain the Trouble with Repeal and Replace
While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.
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.
Improved IT Usability is about Better Physician Work Flows
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.
Previewing Tom Price's Reign as HHS Secretary
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.
Independent Physicians Struggle to Get Paid Equally
The 2016 Physicians Practice Fee Schedule Survey reveals how much more employed docs get paid than independent physicians for certain CPT codes.
Price Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Rep. Tom Price was confirmed by the Senate along party lines as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Power of Data Entry Drain on Physician Job Satisfaction
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."
Price on the Verge of Becoming Next HHS Secretary
Rep. Tom Price advances toward a final Senate confirmation vote, which will determine whether or not he will be the next HHS Secretary.