Practice Management News

WASHINGTON — Patients with cirrhosis in low- or middle-income countries had an increased risk for inpatient and 30-day mortality, likely due to disparities in transplant access, according to research presented at The Liver Meeting.

WASHINGTON — Funding research into liver disease, and reducing inequities in liver care, requires investment proportionate to its prevalence and burden on the health care system, said a keynote speaker at The Liver Meeting.

The AMA is calling on Congress to prevent cuts to the Medicare physician payment system following the HHS’ and CMS’ finalization of the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule.

Today’s inflationary environment has thrown a wrench into the wealth creation ability of many asset classes, further underscoring the need for good financial security from your career.

Healio spoke with Meg Doherty, MD, MPH, PhD, Director Global HIV, Hepatitis and STI Programmes at WHO, about elimination efforts for hepatitis D, including how hepatitis D would be affected by WHO Global Hepatitis Elimination goals and what U.S. physician can do to help work towards hepatitis elimination.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bringing together the leaders in gastroenterology during the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Healio recognized eight Disruptive Innovators.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted areas in which the medical community can improve patient care and access to treatment for numerous conditions, including hepatitis D virus.

Healio has launched a new point-of-care tool with modules on medical conditions to help clinicians treat patients using reliable information.

Orthopedic surgeons, like any health care service provider, desire appropriate compensation for the work performed. After years of specialized training and education, we offer a unique benefit to health care systems.

Like their patients, physicians often become more concerned about long-term care coverage as they age.