Although the field of patient-centered medical technologies is relatively young, many technologies, especially those that tether to smartphones, are beginning to have an effect on the practice of medicine.

The movement among physicians to seek employment is driven by the thought it will be a shelter from the onslaught of coming regulations, reimbursement changes and administrative burdens — protecting valuable time spent with patients. 

If health IT vendors want doctors to be enthusiastic about new digital tools, they must prioritize improving workflow and efficiency, according to a new survey from the American Medical Association.

Many physicians complain that electronic health records are time-consuming and that performing EHR tasks cuts into the time they have to spend with patients. And there’s data to back that up. 

Adopting an effective corporate compliance program is in essence preventive care for the physician practice. 

Nearly half of independent physicians expect to sell their practices in the near future, but not because they want to, according to a new survey. 

Before selling your practice, bringing on a new partner or investor or entering into a new practice management relationship or joint venture, you should first determine if there are any business or regulatory risks present in your practice, as they could jeopardize your transaction or put a portion of your proceeds at risk. 

Many runners experience heel pain and in most cases, they think that the diagnosis is plantar fasciitis. 

Did your friends and family gift you with a half-dozen pairs of adorable shoes during your baby shower? 

Dr. Yolanda Ragland is a doctor of podiatric medicine. A podiatric reconstruction forefoot surgeon, Dr. Ragland maintains offices in New York City on Park Avenue and one in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.

"Dread" probably isn't a word that comes to mind when most people think about pedicures, but that was the case for 60-year old Oak Cliff costume shop owner Iris Villarreal.