General Professional Issues
<ѻý>5 Ways Doctors Can Use Data Analyticsѻý>
Data analytics takes claims data, a providers' electronic health record, and any of piece of information available to help physicians become more aware of the patients they're treating. Here are five ways the technology can help meet payers' demands for higher-quality, higher-value care.
Mar 01, 2014
<ѻý>10 Questions: Rep. Phil Gingrey, MD (R-Ga.)ѻý>
If you could change one thing about the healthcare system, what would it be? Eliminate Obamacare, says Rep. Phil Gingrey, MD (R-Ga.). That's his answer to just one of the 10 Questions the ѻý staff is asking leading clinicians, researchers, and leaders in their community to get their personal views on their chosen profession. In this series we share their uncensored responses.
Jan 03, 2014
<ѻý>10 Questions: John P. Erwin, MDѻý>
What's the biggest barrier to practicing medicine today? That's just the first of 10 questions the ѻý staff is asking leading clinicians and researchers to get their personal views on their chosen profession. In this series we share their uncensored responses. Here, answers from John P. Erwin, MD, of Scott & White Healthcare in Temple, Texas.
Dec 04, 2013
<ѻý>Fast-Acting AMA Group Hopes to Fix SGRѻý>
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- A large coalition of American Medical Association members met in seclusion Sunday morning here at the interim meeting of the House of Delegates and rapidly found consensus on a proposed resolution for the repeal of Medicare's sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.
Nov 18, 2013
<ѻý>Prime Time: Skin Docs Name 5 Unnecessary Proceduresѻý>
The American Academy of Dermatology joined more than 80 other medical societies in the Choosing Wisely campaign, naming five treatments or procedures that may not be necessary. Prime Time is a blog by Chris Kaiser for those interested in primary care.
Nov 05, 2013
<ѻý>Cystic Fibrosis: Charity and Industry Partner for Profitѻý>
When a disease-related charity becomes a venture capitalist, count the pharmaceutical industry among the winners, but the charity is not far behind as John Fauber explains in this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/ѻý investigation.
May 19, 2013