The rise in patients' out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare services and treatment has made it more important than ever for doctors to overcome their typical reticence about discussing cost of care.
April marks National Foot Health Awareness month, the perfect time to pamper your feet. Indulging in a soothing pedicure or a new pair of comfort shoes are easy ways to give your feet a treat.
Editor’s note: Check out the new spring campaign materials at www.apma.org/walking.
A representational group of covered entities and business associates will be selected for audit, including small and large providers and clearinghouses. Both onsite and desk audits will be conducted.
Healthcare providers may not always jump for joy when thinking about their participation in one or more of CMS’ plethora of quality reporting programs, but performance measurement initiatives are an inescapable part of practicing modern medicine.
Physician practices that implement new electronic health records/practice management system should use them to target a short list of efficiency goals and clinical outcomes to gain the biggest initial impact from their investment, an expert in implementing these systems advises.
Editor’s Note: Review APMA’s EHR resources for more information on purchasing an EHR system.
Despite the pervasiveness of burnout and the growing number of clinicians who say they would choose a career outside of medicine if they had a "do-over," physicians still feel rewarded by treating patients, according to the 2016 Medscape Physician Compensation Report.
I remember the moment it happened. I came out of an exam room following a rather difficult patient encounter. The patient had multiple, complicated medical problems, a list of complaints, limited resources, and little motivation to change, and I had less than 10 minutes to deal with all of it.
