Practice Management News

Hepatitis C primary infection and reinfection incidences declined after the introduction of access to direct-acting antiviral hepatitis C treatments, researchers found.

Study results suggest that WHO’s triple testing campaign for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C should be expanded and not just target the three groups WHO listed to be most at risk, researchers said.

Scaling up hepatitis C testing and treatment in prisons effectively reduced HCV incidence and was a cost-effective option compared with existing services, data from a study in Australian prisons showed.

CMS has finalized a new final rule that aims to shorten prior authorization timelines and streamline processes to remove barriers to patient care, according to a press release.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Health care law trends in 2023 were telehealth, whistleblowers, physician referrals and a more intense focus on compliance by providers and practices, according to a law expert speaking at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.

“Why should I be investing in bonds when I can earn more than 5% on my cash?” Many investors, including physicians, are asking this question after being discouraged by losses they have experienced with bonds in recent years.

When choosing a structure for a practice, you are making two choices: what legal structure to choose and which tax treatment to select.

The Residency to Retirement resource center offers insightful and innovative strategies to help physicians reduce taxes, protect assets, invest wisely and build wealth during all phases of their careers.

Senior physicians cared for fewer patients in underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as those with Medicaid compared with their junior colleagues within the same practice, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.

As we approach the year end, many investors, including physicians, will review their portfolios and assess the last 12 months of performance.