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The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) recently defined a “high-performing health system.” Does your health system make the cut?

A hard look at the Affordable Care Act and its trajectory paints a sobering picture for stakeholders in healthcare.

Under the Affordable Care Act, private practice physicians are closing up shop and joining big box medicine in a plan to trim healthcare costs.

A new report finds that the malpractice litigation environment is becoming more physician-friendly. But some fear the tide will turn.

Eight major changes to physician pay are quickly approaching. Here’s a brief overview of each.

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to take a closer look at the key provisions that will affect you and your patients.

The Supreme Court Thursday morning upheld the 2010 healthcare law in a 5 to 4 decision. Here's how physicians are reacting.

HealtheCareers Network recently released its analysis of the healthcare employment market based on industry job openings posted in the first quarter of 2012.

If collaboration and coordination are to be greater parts of healthcare's future, then telemedicine can play a big role, according to one health IT executive.

Conducting video visits over an Internet connection is going mainstream.

A new patient survey shows strong preference for primary care providers over other specialists, but also a strong desire for increased communication.

How to keep your practice up to date with changing healthcare policies and industry standards.

Many PAs do very well in this ACO care delivery model because of their unique relationship with physicians, staff, and patients and coordination of care responsibilities.

In the coming years, physicians might find themselves expanding their daily medical practice to further include elements of public health.

Thanks to new federal initiatives and the increased use of smart phones and tablets, more physicians are communicating with each other while on the go.

A reader argues that we won't solve rising healthcare costs unless we confront the expensive, high-tech treatments.

Payers are mobilizing their reimbursement models to ensure that they are paying only for "quality" and "efficiency" in medicine.

Ezekiel Emanuel: confidence man

Preparation now will help ensure that you and your practice will thrive in the future.

A look at what these employees do and why they might be beneficial to your practice.

Ever wondered what the future holds for your practice and your career? Here are four scenarios that might provide a better picture.

For physicians, paying attention to the healthcare law and future healthcare policies is more important than ever.

Confused about how 'accountable care' will affect your practice? We're here to help.

Five trends to watch out for in 2012 as a result of shifting reimbursements.

As the healthcare field is changing, hiring tendencies are changing as well.

I'd like a resolution that would be of some general use and also help me do a better job making decisions about EHRs.

As practices continue to deal with declining reimbursement, federal and commercial payers are exploring new payment models. Here's how to prepare and respond.

Here are some details on clinical co-management entities, how physicians participate, and related compensation.

Walmart is exploring the possibility of offering "complex" primary-care services within its stores.

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.