MACRA Delay is "Inevitable," Says Expert
In our latest podcast we spoke with two healthcare policy stakeholders on the potential delay of MACRA, and what it could mean for small practices.
Can Small Practices Survive MACRA?
We asked two forward-thinking practices what may very well be the question of the year. Here's what they had to say.
Small Practices Forging Ahead in Value-Based Care
Most physicians are skeptical of value-based care, but these four practices are proving to be outliers. What have they learned about their experiences?
Patient Satisfaction Surveys: Doing More Harm than Good?
With the cost of healthcare rising, is it really wise for hospitals to spend money on services that you'd find at the Ritz Carlton?
Giving Your Practice a 21st Century Makeover
When Dr. Brooks Young took over his foot and ankle clinic eight years ago, it had paper charts and an outdated billing service. Here's how he updated it.
Physicians Reveal Biggest Pet Peeves About the Job
What really grinds the gears of physicians? We asked our advisory board to share and here's what they had to say.
Practice Rounds: Anthem Defends Merger with Cigna
Despite resistance from providers, patients, and the DOJ, Anthem is not giving up on merging with Cigna. Plus, CMS hands out star ratings.
Practice Rounds: CMS Opens Door for MACRA Delay
Could a delay to the start of MACRA be in the works? Also, what makes radiology a unique specialty when it comes to physician pay?
Analyzing the Black-White Pay Disparity in Medicine
In this edition of the Physicians Practice Pearls Podcast, we speak with Anupam Jena, a researcher who studied the pay disparity between black and white physicians. Why do black physicians earn significantly less?
Mobile Health Warrants Caution from Providers
Using mobile EHR applications means being aware of the privacy implications of carrying protected health information in the palm of their hands.
Physicians Are Excited to Use Mobile EHRs
Physicians are likely going to give a loud groan when you ask them about EHRs. Why, then, have they warmed up to the mobile experience?
Physicians Share How They Avoid Burnout
Whether it's relaxing with daily meditation or taking a lunch break every day, physicians explain how they avoid stress.
We Need to Keep Talking about Physician Burnout
Another week, another research effort surmising the main reason why physicians are burned out. The latest research takes aim at a familiar foe.
Practice Rounds: HHS to Aid Small Practices with MACRA
HHS is giving $100 million to help small practices implement MACRA over five years; Zika relief funding faces hurdles in Congress.
Making the Case for Direct Primary Care
M. Samir Qamar, a family medicine physician, made the switch to direct primary care a few years back and hasn't looked back. He explains why he loves it.
AMA's CEO Takes a Shot at Digital Health
Looking at AMA CEO James Madara's words on the digital health landscape and what the physician advocacy group really thinks about the technology.
What Will EHRs Look Like in Five Years?
In 2021, will EHRs still be unusable and the bane of physicians' existence? We asked two leading experts to look into their crystal ball.
Improving EHR Usability Is a Possibility for Physicians
While the usability of EHRs is a major issue for most physicians, some are finding ways to configure their systems to improve utilization.
Practice Rounds: Burnout and the Opioid Epidemic Linked?
How are the opioid epidemic and the rising rates of physician burnout linked? Also, how much more do white male doctors earn than their peers?
Female Docs and a Work-Life Balance in Rural Medicine
For female docs in a rural setting, maintaining a work-life balance can be a unique challenge, according to recent research. Why is that?
This Battle over Advanced Nurses Feels Familiar to Me
The VA's recent proposal to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses has sparked a debate that's been brewing for a while.
Stretched Resources Don't Excuse Poor Patient Service
Every physician practice is dealing with stretched resources these days, but that's not an excuse for bad customer service.
Physicians' Favorite Vacation Spots to Escape
Hawaii? Disney World? Physicians make varied choices when picking vacation spots to escape the stress of working in medicine.
Poor Patient Reviews Linked to Bad Customer Service
What is the way to improving poor reviews from patients online? One expert says it comes down to basic customer service.
Examining the Science Behind the Looming Doc Shortage
We know there will be a physician shortage, but do we know how many? AAMC's Janis Orlowski talks with us about the science behind their projections.
The Docs Have Already Tuned Out on MACRA
When it comes to long documents, the MACRA proposed rule isn't quite as captivating as "Truman." And this is quite unfortunate for Medicare doctors.
NCCPA CEO Talks about the Growth of the PA Profession
Dawn Morton-Rias of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) speaks about the rise of the PA profession in this podcast.
Can PAs and NPs Replace Primary-Care Docs?
Share your thoughts on whether or not advanced practitioners are the solution to the primary-care physician shortage or if they are not interchangeable.
NPs and PAs are Joining Docs in Specialty Care
Advanced practitioners are the ones who are supposed to solve the primary-care physician shortage problem. But are they moving to specialties too?
The Uncertain Role of NPs and PAs in Today's Practice
As their numbers increase in size, can advanced practitioners address the primary-care shortage? Experts disagree on this hot-button issue.