Practice Management
Many Patients Withhold Information From Clinicians
Reasons for nondisclosure include not wanting to be judged or lectured, being embarrassed
Medical Marijuana: Misconceptions and Clinical Considerations
The FDA still considers marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse."
Identifying Warning Signs of Depression in a Fellow Clinician
Physicians have higher rates of depressive symptoms than the general population. How can you tell if a fellow clinician is depressed?
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80% more than other countries for certain prescription drugs.
Annual Self Audits Can Improve Compliance and Enhance Revenue
Regardless of the type of audit a practice is performing, the starting point for most of them is internal.
How to Write an Irresistible Job Posting in 5 Steps
Nowadays the best place to reach qualified candidates is online. In this article, we explain how to write a job posting they can't ignore.
Putting Behavioral Economics to Work in Patient Care
The health care field is looking to behavioral economics because of the understanding that behavior is the 'final pathway through which all of our interventions act.'
Are Patient Portals Right For Your Practice?
Factors to consider before allowing patients online access to their medical information.
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine.
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices.
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel.
Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors
Practices need to incorporate efforts to double check reimbursement against contracts
5 Tips to Hire a Great Staff for Your Nephrology or Urology Practice
Hiring the right people is key to growing your nephrology or urology practice. How can you assemble a top-notch staff?
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible.
Remote Monitoring Offers Opportunity to Improve Patient Care
Tracking patients may improve treatment for chronic conditions.
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- Salvage Prostatectomy May Benefit Some Prostate Cancer Patients
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