Business of Medicine
Conference Coverage
Vancomycin research reveals reasons for readmissions and prolonged stays
Which patients treated with vancomycin for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days and/or...
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Proposal would exempt more than half of physicians from MACRA/QPP
But eligible physicians in smaller practices could see smaller rewards from Medicare’s value-based payment system.
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DOJ charges 412 in massive health care fraud bust
More than 50 doctors were charged as part of a massive crackdown on health care fraud.
The Optimized Doctor
Reflecting on my first 10 years
In September, the scope of the Digital Doctor column will be expanding to include more than just a focus on digital medicine.
Latest News
Senate GOP tweaks health care reform proposal, but it still lacks support
The health care reform revision offers some benefits, but Medicaid cuts would remain in place.
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Federal exchanges attract fewer insurers for 2018
Applications to offer coverage dropped by 38% from fiscal year 2017.
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New federal health IT leadership, same goals
The physicians at the top of ONC talk about where electronic health records should be.
Under My Skin
Listening for golf balls
Try listening – really listening carefully.
Opinion
Don’t be bullied by patients threatening bad reviews
Being blackmailed into providing free service isn’t the best way to start a medical relationship.
Conference Coverage
How to get through the tough talks about alopecia areata
CHICAGO – Set the temptation to hurry aside.
Conference Coverage
Study spotlights pediatric dermatology workplace trends
Geographic maldistribution and long wait times for new-patient appointments are two key hurdles.