Practice Management News

The reality of health care practice in the 21st century is that lawsuits and liability lurk in the background for physicians.

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The environmental and societal impacts of climate change are progressing more rapidly than previously expected, nearing limits to what society can feasibly adapt to, according to a recent report.

MedPro360, the SECO meeting’s practice management track, will feature new speakers and topics this year at the New Orleans conference, according to course director, Ted McElroy, OD.

The Senate recently passed a bill to address the stigma that health care professionals often face when seeking mental health services.

Growing evidence suggests that music therapy can be an effective method for relieving pain, according to researchers.

Despite the intent of the AMA and CMS, updates to frequently used billing codes led to “no meaningful changes” in note length or time spent on electronic health records, researchers wrote.

Most physicians and trainees who were surveyed agreed that racism has an impact on health; however, less than half of respondents reported speaking out against a racist encounter or policy.

The Senate has confirmed cardiologist Robert Califf, MD, MACC, to lead the FDA for a second time.

One important success factor for physicians when it comes to investing is understanding how they are unlike most U.S. retail investors. Physicians have a level of education, income and, typically, net worth that far exceed those of most investors in our country. It is also important to recognize all investors, regardless of education or experience, are influenced by the media. The combination of these factors can create added challenges for physicians when deciding how to allocate their assets.