Practice Management
Opinion
Too many patient call messages
Dr. Wilkoff offers three strategies to reduce the number of patient call messages.
Latest News
Election gift for Florida? Trump poised to approve drug imports from Canada
Industry observers say the drug importation proposal under review by the administration is squarely aimed at Florida – the most populous swing...
Feature
Many Americans still concerned about access to health care
More than 50% of adults surveyed in August said they were worried about being able to receive care during the pandemic.
Latest News
Physician income drops, burnout spikes globally in pandemic
Some said they were looking for a career change away from medicine.
Conference Coverage
The march of immunotherapy continues at ESMO 2020
Feature
New billing code for added COVID practice expense
The intention is to recognize the extra expenses involved in steps now routinely taken to reduce the risk for COVID transmission from office...
From the Journals
COVID-19: New guidance to stem mental health crisis in frontline HCPs
“Support needs to be deployed in multiple dimensions ... and include training in resilience, stress reduction, emotional awareness, and self-care...
Latest News
HHS plan to improve rural health focuses on better broadband, telehealth services
The announcement includes technical initiatives, such as a contract to help clinics and hospitals integrate care.
Feature
Ten ways docs are cutting costs and saving money
Primary care physicians have seen a 55% decrease in revenue and a 20%-30% decrease in patient volume as a result of COVID-19. The impact has been...
Feature
Who’s better off: Employed or self-employed physicians?
Self-employed physicians have the highest salaries and largest homes, but feel least fairly compensated.