Low-Cost Services a Major Player in Unnecessary Health Spending
Costs associated with low-cost, low-value health services nearly twice as high as high-cost services
New System Streamlines CME Credit Approval Process
American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine launch single credit system
Court Considering Fate of Noneconomic Damages Cap
Case would decide the fate of Wisconsin's $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages
Crisaborole Safe for Long-Term Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 10.2 percent of patients; included site pain, infection
Medical License Questions Sway Doctors’ Mental Health Help
Asking only about current mental health may encourage help-seeking behavior
Physician Salaries Appear to Be Flat or Declining
Lack of income growth felt by primary care and specialty physicians
Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use
Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
Guide Offers Doctors Tips for Choosing a Health System
New guide helps clinicians considering joining physician-led integrated health systems
IDSA: Surgical Site Infections Up With Reported Penicillin Allergy
Increased risk of SSI was mediated by patients' receipt of alternative perioperative antibiotic
2016 Physician Quality Reporting System Reports Available
Physicians should review reports to know whether they are subject to 2018 PQRS payment adjustment
