Keith L. Martin

Family physicians Deborah Winiger and William F. Hays share the best - and worst - parts about practicing medicine in Illinois.

General surgeon K. John Hartman, MD, FACS, discusses his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Iowa.

Oncologist Linda W. Wilson and psychiatrist Jon Betwee share their likes and dislikes about practicing medicine in Hawaii.

Perhaps it is time for physicians who have a keen eye for detail, an ear for what is really ailing us, and a forward-thinking mind, to take a shot at leading our nation.

CMS is standing firm on its 2014 ICD-10 implementation, while also dealing with the effects of sequestration and the challenge of reaching smaller practices.

There are three key elements to increasing the engagement of both patients and physicians in the care continuum, according to a health IT expert and a health system exec.

Texas Health Resources has used an innovative series of health IT tools to engage their large base of independent physicians and encourage greater collaboration online.

The Stage 2 rules for meaningful use require physicians to increase their patient engagement activity. Here are two examples of facilities already making that a reality.

Despite making gains with meaningful use and prepping for ICD-10, hospitals are still falling short in finding and keeping the right health IT staff available.

EHR optimization is more than just getting the most out of the technology, says Trenor Williams. It is about the overall improvement of patient care.

Mobile health continues to evolve, changing healthcare each day. But it remains to be seen if the industry can adapt to this ongoing innovation.

New research indicates that a growing number of physicians are dissatisfied with their current EHR as they strive to meet meaningful use requirements.

Managing editor, Keith Martin, shares his views on discussion of gun ownership as part of the Past, Family, and Social History assessment.

Opportunities abound, the future of healthcare is in flux, and your own fate is in the balance - sounds like a good time for physicians to do a little politicking of their own.

Looking for full coverage of this year's MGMA12 Conference? Look no further than Physicians Practice for all the insight you need.

It's almost Election Day. Here's how the two men vying for the Oval Office compare when it comes to issues facing today's physicians.

Tips and strategies for medical practices to successfully negotiate payer contracts and monitor payers.

How to use your RVU-based physician compensation formula to promote fairness and profitability at your medical practice.

Paul Grundy, director of healthcare transformation with IBM, discusses meaningful connections through health IT and the patient-centered medical home care model.

Dr. Eric M. Liederman, director of medical informatics for The Permanente Medical Group, discusses the move to electronic records and what drives privacy violations by practice staff.

Whether you’re attending HIMSS12 in Las Vegas or want to access the same health IT knowledge from your home or office, Physicians Practice has you covered.

The federal government has delayed an Oct. 1, 2013 transition to ICD-10 codes for healthcare providers.

There is little argument that mobile health has value, but getting physicians and patients linked to valuable, engaging applications is a major obstacle for this growing trend.

In order for mobile health solutions to find success with providers and patients, physicians need to be involved at the development stage of initiatives.

Fraud happens ― to the tune of $994 billion dollars annually in the United States. Perhaps it is time to take a look at your medical practice and decide how to avoid becoming part of that total.

An aging global population means that healthcare needs to shift the way it looks at ― and the location of ― patient care. And technology can help.

Defining quality in healthcare is an ongoing process, but understanding and managing processes to deliver predictable outcomes can be a key element, says one expert.

Cory Sevin discusses the main characteristics of a change agent, key steps to take in leading change at a practice, and how to mitigate any adverse reaction to shifts in your office.

Sam Romeo with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care gives some historical perspective on the patient-centered medical home and factors to consider in transitioning to this model.

John Torres with Texas-based FTGU Medical Consulting discusses revenue strategies and cost containment.