Practice Management News

Screening for social risks in physician practices significantly increased over the last several years, according to a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

Billing patients for their messages in a patient portal led to a moderate reduction in questions for one large integrated health care provider but was generally accepted by clinicians, according to the results of recent research

Large floods over the last 2 decades corresponded with increased rates of death from injuries and other causes vs. normal conditions in the U.S., a retrospective analysis published in Nature Medicine revealed.

As physicians, we have all borne witness to patients dying at a young age, whether from an unforeseen illness or injury.

In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that all women aged 65 years and older should be screened for osteoporosis to prevent fractures.

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced $60 million in funding to expand the hours of operation for 125 community health centers and improve access to health care services.

A computerized clinical decision support tool implemented as a diagnostic stewardship intervention led to an approximate 50% decrease in urine culture testing for patients with a urinary catheter, researchers found.

The noncompete ban issued by the Federal Trade Commission emerged as one of the most talked about employment law issues in 2024 affecting workers, including medical professionals.

Healio spoke with an expert about the importance of social media, why physicians should utilize it and the do’s and don’ts behind this growing form of communication.