Government abandons study of Medicare opt-outs
A quest to determine why physicians drop Medicare from their practices, and what effect it has on
healthcare has ended in failure. See what roadblock got in the way.
Derm residents cheating: ABD responds to CNN story
The American Board of Dermatology has warned residents that the practice of using so-called
“airplane notes” to cheat on certification exams is illegal, the board’s
executive director says.
MGMA: Productive, profitable practices focus on workflow
MGMA reveals that its top-performing groups share characteristics in four areas. Find out what it
takes to thrive in this tough economy.
Confidence in small practices climbs
Small-practice physicians say their businesses are doing better this year than last year. Find out
what’s driving this improved attitude—and what challenges remain.
Study: Doctors stick with one drug per category
A recent study shows doctors are creatures of habit when prescribing medications depending on the
category. One drug class, however, doesn’t seem to have a clear top choice.
Physician's weight may skew obesity diagnosis, care
Your weight may affect your perception of your patient’s weight, according to a Johns
Hopkins survey. Discover how body image plays an unexpected role in patient care.
Massachusetts coverage rate nearly universal
More people in Massachusetts have health insurance now than when mandated coverage was enacted.
Despite the gains, costs are still climbing. Learn the national implications.
Physician groups urge Congress to use war funds to eliminate flawed Medicare SGR
Your professional groups are demanding legislators repeal Medicare’s sustainable growth
rate formula. See how much it could cost, and why taking from the war chest could work.
Health insurer could boost PCP pay by half
National insurer WellPoint announced a medical home program that could raise your compensation by 50%.
Eligibility won’t be easy and could affect your whole practice.
Physician fee schedule rate change delayed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for its physician fee
schedule November 1 and stated that providers would see an across-the-board reduction of 27.4% for services in
2012, but much is still unclear about this change.