Business of Medicine
From the Journals
Roots of physician burnout: It’s the work load
Cutting-edge research utilizes cognitive theory and work load analysis to get at the roots of the crisis among practitioners.
Commentary
Don’t fear patients reading their clinical notes: Opinion
Some doctors anticipate that open notes will erode patient communication.
Opinion
What to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
If action is required, you’ll need to determine who needs to quarantine and who needs to be tested.
Feature
The Match and COVID-19: Stolen interviews, swag bags, and stress
“It’s really hard to get a real feel for the program when you’ve not been there in person.”
Feature
USMLE stuns again: Clinical skills test permanently ended
In May, cosponsors of the Step 2 CS said they would take 12-18 months to revamp it as COVID-19 upended the test after the pandemic put it on hold...
Feature
COVID-19 drives physician burnout for some specialties
Feature
Biggest challenges practices faced from COVID last year: MGMA
The economic pain felt by practices has resulted in layoffs, furloughs, and/or reduced compensation for providers and staff.
From the Journals
PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
News
Physicians react: Doctors worry about patients reading their clinical notes
As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients will now have the right to see their medical notes.
Conference Coverage
Antibiotic prescribing: How to manage patient pressures
A variety of techniques can be employed to alter patient expectations and reduce antibiotic prescribing.
Commentary
Six big changes coming for office-visit coding
The American Medical Association has revised the definitions for evaluation and management codes 99202-99215 in the Current Procedural Terminology...