Medscape Medical News - Business of Medicine

• Should Physicians Offer Patients Medical Credit Cards? As medical credit cards face federal scrutiny for possible predatory terms that contribute to patient debt, doctors weigh the pros and cons.
  Medscape Medical News, January 02, 2024
• Hospital Adverse Events Rise Post Private Equity Acquisition However, in-hospital mortality rates were not significantly different at private equity hospitals compared with control hospitals.
  Medscape Medical News, December 29, 2023
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Docs in 2 More States May Qualify California and Texas physicians may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under updated guidelines. Some may need to act by December 31.
  Medscape Medical News, December 28, 2023
• How to Deal With the Hidden Problem of Underpayments When insurers pay less than the rate specified in a practice's contract, it can be a significant drain on a practice's revenue. Here's how to get the revenue you're owed.
  Medscape Medical News, December 27, 2023
• Guardians of Patient Privacy: HIPAA Training for Doctors From safeguarding patient trust to navigating privacy laws, physician HIPPA training is imperative.
  Medscape Medical News, December 22, 2023
• Docs Win $7 Million Settlement in Forced Retirement Case For 2 years, a San Diego–based medical group required physicians to quit at age 75.
  Medscape Medical News, December 21, 2023
• Stanford Residents Get 21% Raise in First Union Contract A union representing 1500 resident physicians and fellows at California's Stanford Health Care has tentatively reached its first contract agreement with the health system.
  Medscape Medical News, December 15, 2023
• Navigating the Semaglutide Shortage Grappling with a shortage of obesity drugs, doctors find themselves at the forefront of strategic decision-making to ensure optimal patient care.
  Medscape Medical News, December 14, 2023
• 10% of US Doctors Work for UnitedHealth. Is That a Problem? With so many physicians under one payer's control, an economist and physician question the impact of continued healthcare consolidation.
  Medscape Medical News, December 14, 2023
• Did Pandemic Really Spawn Today's Medical Labor 'Shortage'? Harvard economists challenge prevailing narrative shared by hospitals, doctors.
  Medscape Medical News, December 11, 2023
• NPs Confront Unexpected Delays Opening Private Practices Nurse practitioners have expanded scopes of practice in about half of US states, but payers and collaborating physicians aren't always so quick to jump on board.
  Medscape Medical News, December 04, 2023
• Eight Wealth Tips Just for Doctors These money experts are doctors themselves and understand the unique financial needs of physicians. Here's what they suggest.
  Medscape Medical News, December 01, 2023
• AMA: Some AI Use in Medicine Should Require Docs' Consent The largest US physician organization seeks greater accountability about insurers' use of AI-enabled tools as well as limits on physician liability in connection with these products.
  Medscape Medical News, November 30, 2023
• Rheumatology Fills Over 97% of Fellowship Programs for 2024 Adult rheumatology remains popular but pediatric rheumatology continues to be less successful, filling only 55% of programs.
  Medscape Medical News, November 29, 2023
• Rx for Resilience: Five Prescriptions for Physician Burnout From unconventional self-care practices to reimagining your workspace, rejuvenate your spirit and lift burnout symptoms with these five prescriptions.
  Medscape Medical News, November 29, 2023
• Safeguarding Physician Wellness: Preventing Disabilities Between 2% and 5% of physicians may become disabled. Take proactive measures to safeguard your well-being and prevent disabilities.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023
• Do Patients Follow Up on Referrals After Telehealth Visits? How many patients follow through on your recommendations after they've completed their visit? Does it make a difference whether you've seen them in person or virtually? Experts offer tips for improving compliance after telehealth visits.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023
• UHC Accused of Using AI to Skirt Doctor Orders, Deny Claims A class action suit alleges that UnitedHealthcare's reliance on algorithms shortchanged nursing home patients in Medicare Advantage plans and violated doctors' orders.
  Medscape Medical News, November 20, 2023
• Before Signing an Offer Letter: Read This You just received an offer letter, but should you sign it right away? How legally binding is it? Is it the same as a contract? Experts weigh in.
  Medscape Medical News, November 17, 2023
• Physician-Mayo Clinic Dispute Raises Free Speech Concerns A Minnesota institution reportedly ordered a doctor to stick to "prescribed messaging" after his controversial comments. Now, the physician is suing his employer, alleging retaliation and interference.
  Medscape Medical News, November 16, 2023
• Should Physicians Go to Work When Sick? Although most doctors believe it's best to stay home if they're ill, today's healthcare system makes the answer much more complicated.
  Medscape Medical News, November 13, 2023
• FTC Considers Proposals on Mergers and Noncompete Clauses AMA and ACEP support proposed changes that would affect workforce hiring and working conditions for physicians.
  Medscape Medical News, November 10, 2023
• Patient Contact Time vs Admin: Is Your Contract Fair? Doctors may agree to work a 40-hour week, unaware that the employer means 40 hours of patient-facing care, not charting and other tasks. Here's how to protect yourself.
  Medscape Medical News, November 06, 2023
• Medicare 2024 Base Rate Cut Triggers Calls for Pay Overhaul Doctors’ organizations welcomed an add-on payment for managing complex and chronic conditions but urge Congress to block cuts to physician pay.
  Medscape Medical News, November 03, 2023
• Europe's Junior Doctors Demand Reform A survey found consistent job dissatisfaction across all 24 member countries of the European Junior Doctors Association.
  Medscape Medical News, November 02, 2023
• The Evolution of Direct Care and Concierge Medicine From a humble beginning to a healthcare revolution, direct care and concierge medicine have reshaped healthcare for patients and physicians. But it may still have drawbacks.
  Medscape Medical News, November 01, 2023
• MD Contests Mandatory Cognitive Tests for Older Docs An ophthalmologist claims Michigan health system committed age discrimination in a new lawsuit.
  Medscape Medical News, November 01, 2023
• 7 Key Metrics to Track Oncology Practice Success Medscape looked at some of the important metrics that oncology practices track to ensure that their revenue, clinical processes, and patient care procedures shape their success.
  Medscape Medical News, October 25, 2023
• Employment vs Private Practice: Who's Happier? Self-employed physicians appreciate the autonomy; employed physicians favor the steady salary. What's the right decision for you?
  Medscape Medical News, October 23, 2023
• Minnesota NPs, PAs, and Physicians Vote to Unionize at Allina A coalition of clinicians will join the Doctors Council, seeking to bargain for improved staffing and working conditions.
  Medscape Medical News, October 19, 2023
• Dogs at the Doctor's Office Bringing dogs to the doctor's office: Heartwarming or horrifying? Some doctors and patients think it's just fine.
  Medscape Medical News, October 19, 2023
• Industry Reps Spend Millions on Resident Engagement, Lunches A new JAMA study reports that some resident specialties are more likely to accept industry payments via sponsored lunches. Overall, about 13% of trainees accepted payments.
  Medscape Medical News, October 17, 2023
• Feds: Some Doc Bonuses From Employers Not Deemed Kickbacks In a new advisory opinion, the Office of Inspector General clarifies when a physician bonus based on certain procedures performed could be considered an Anti-Kickback law violation.
  Medscape Medical News, October 17, 2023
• Insurers Lobbied to Charge Docs Fees for Online Payments Physicians shouldn't have to pay large fees to receive insurers' payments electronically under the Affordable Care Act. But lobbyists convinced federal officials otherwise, according to a ProPublica news investigation.
  Medscape Medical News, August 21, 2023
• Fed Database of MD Discipline Should Go Public, Group Says In a new report on medical board sanctions by state, Public Citizen argues for more public access to a confidential federal database of doctor disciplinary actions.
  Medscape Medical News, August 17, 2023
• What Did You Learn in Med School That You Disagree With Now? Medical school has evolved rapidly. What one doctor learned years ago another unlearns today. Here's what doctors say they learned in med school that they disagree with now.
  Medscape Medical News, August 11, 2023
• How Diverse Medical Student Applicants Can Stand Out Schools are deciding how to evaluate applicants without race as a consideration as minority students identify new ways to set themselves apart.
  Medscape Medical News, August 10, 2023
• Keeping Your Practice Efficient: Here's What to Do Running an inefficient medical practice can be more than unpleasant; it poses problems like poor communication, negative attitudes, and stress and tension to all who work there.
  Medscape Medical News, August 09, 2023