Gabriel Perna

One of the leaders of a new clinician group says that the AMA, in its endorsement of potential HHS Secretary Tom Price, doesn’t speak for all physicians.

Have regulations ruined medicine or can physicians and others still find love in their professions? Here's what some had to say.

A new poll from researchers at Johns Hopkins found that only 15 percent of primary-care physicians want a full repeal the Affordable Care Act.

One physician nearly died from a ruptured tumor in her liver. From this life threatening experience, she learned the importance of empathy in medicine.

Potential HHS Secretary, Rep. Tom Price was targeted by Senate Democrats who questioned his ethics and his philosophy on health insurance for all.

Providing excellent customer service isn't rocket science and yet, as this editor has seen, it seems to not be a priority for many organizations.

Every doctor wants to see the best in their patients, but the truth is some will cause you trouble. Here are tips to deal with problem patients.

Enough is enough, you are ready to dismiss a patient. What are the right reasons to do so and what actions can you take?

Physicians spoke out this week against President-elect Trump's reported meeting with anti-vaccine advocate. Also, an update on the ACA repeal.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we also get reader feedback on payers not requesting overpayments and the biggest HIPAA incidents of 2016.

Healthcare providers, nurses specifically, were ranked by Americans as the most trustworthy profession. Congressmen were ranked the least.

What are the top healthcare issues that practices will have to pay attention to in the coming year?

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Even though his practice is doing well in an underserved area of Georgia, this family medicine doctor still may have to sell it.

A new study from Harvard researchers is sure to cause some controversy as it deduces female physicians have an edge over their male counterparts.

As we look to 2017, physicians and practice owners can't afford to be quiet anymore. They must speak up if they want to improve their situation.

It was a year filled with tumultuous uncertainty, new regulations, and increasing physician burnout. Here's a look back at 2016.

The Department of Veterans Affairs granted certain nurse practitioners the authority to treat patients without physician supervision.

A new report reveals that life expectancy is on the decline thanks to rising fatalities from heart disease and other serious conditions.

In the second of a two-part podcast,. William Maples, MD, explains that improving the patient experience can't happen through hospitality-industry amenities.

Practices are facing intense competition nowadays in trying to retain their patients. Experts share their secrets to get patients to keep coming back.

'Tis the season to start thinking about what you want for the holidays. Here's what our advisory board is wishing for this year.

This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his picks to head Health and Human Services and CMS. Plus, the 21st Century Cures Act passes the House.

In part one of a two-part podcast, patient experience consultant William Maples talks to us about the problem with the HCHAPS and CG-CAHPS surveys.

In our recurring blog “Inbox,” we share comments from physicians and others on the results of Election Day and how it affects the future of healthcare.

Primary-care physicians are still making less than subspecialists. Is that about to change in the shift to value-based care?

It seems like almost every physician is bringing a phone or tablet into the exam room and using mobile in their everyday life. Here are some medical apps to consider.

Are your staff members coming and going in droves? If turnover is a problem for your practice, here are some bits of wisdom to follow.

CMS released a dashboard that revealed the amount of money spent by the agency on specific drugs. Maryland docs reject medical marijuana.

A Trump presidency has spurred a surge in enrollment for health plans through the ACA, and primary-care physicians tell President-elect Trump "Do no harm."