Approximately 68 percent of residents have amassed medical school debt of $50,000 and more, according to Medscape's Residents Salary & Debt Report 2015.
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The University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business is partnering with the Washington Campus to offer education on healthcare policy, regulation and how they can become leaders in the healthcare industry, according to Wate.
Healthcare vendors should mirror patient thinking to help small practices, according to HealthcareITnews.
Countless medical professionals are dropping out before their residency, some to pursue other options and others are just burnt out. Physician wellness must be a priority, according to Forbes.
Healthcare provider payment models are shifting from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance and risk-sharing models. By next year 30 percent of Medicare payments are expected to be through alternative payment models.
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As reimbursement declines, one way to enhance practice revenue and profitability is by adding ancillary services. Ancillaries assist in maximizing practice profitability, while providing patients with the convenience and continuity of in-house care. Integrated clinical services also can increase productivity,…
Medical professionals are using telehealth to connect with patients and enhance physician/patient relations. TouchCare is one of the companies offering telehealth services, according to mHealth Intelligence.
Here are eight key points about what physicians want in a practice setting, according to the Medicus Firm's "2015 Physician Practice Preference & Relocation Survey."
The new cloud-based EHR system, Nightingale Informatix, gives physicians access to patient records from any browser on any device, according to Forbes.
A study found mixing common painkillers with antidepressants may increase the risk of intracranial bleeding, according to the Washington Post.