Practice Management
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Appeals court may strike down ACA
Appeals judges appeared doubtful during oral arguments that the Affordable Care Act should survive without the law's signature insurance mandate...
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Court halts rule requiring drug list pricing in advertising
Judge noted that the court understands what HHS wanted to do – but that it’s up to Congress to enact such a requirement.
Conference Coverage
Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
Practice Management Toolbox
Prior authorization – a call to action
Have you noticed that you and your staff are spending more time on prior authorization than in the past? Insurance companies are increasing the...
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Patients concerned about clinician burnout
Survey results suggest caregivers “may be conveying signs of burnout to their patients without knowing it.”
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CMS seeks answers on prior authorization, other hassles to eliminate
Agency asks health care professionals how to reduce burdens including prior authorization, coding, documentation, and more.
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Cost of physician burnout estimated at $4.6 billion a year
Conservative analysis focused on costs related to turnover and lost clinical hours.
Practice Management Toolbox
Teamwork makes the dream work – maximizing the relationship between physicians and advanced practice providers
We surveyed both advanced practice providers (APPs) and physicians to gain their perspective and present a tool kit to optimize the relationship...
Latest News
Trump administration plans to repeal transgender health care protections
Under a proposed rule, HHS would roll back discrimination protections for transgender patients who seek medical care.
From the Journals
Survey: Palliative care blocked by many barriers in end-stage liver disease
Formal palliative care training was lacking among the physicians surveyed.