Practice Management News

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.

Although artificial intelligence presents “exciting opportunities,” its use in patient care “must be regulated” to address biases in decision making, said newly appointed American College of Rheumatology President Carol Langford, MD, MHS.

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.

Physician assistants in rheumatology report higher job satisfaction and lower levels of burnout than those in other specialties despite working similar hours and receiving lower pay, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Health equity has become a buzzword in medical institutions and health care organizations, especially when it comes to rural communities. But too often, the conversations don't move past the talking stage.

Healio has launched the Healio Community platform to empower and connect professionals in health care.

Although most rheumatologists trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound bill for their imaging work, a “concerning” number fail to do so due to time constraints and poor reimbursement, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

After an historic rate hike cycle that was the fastest on record and largest in decades, the Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut since 2020 this past September.

Less than half of patients with sarcoidosis had been treated by the 1-year mark since being diagnosed with the condition, according to results published in CHEST.