A provision in CMS’ new rule to modify or eliminate unnecessary regulations will ease requirements for physicians in small Critical Access...Read More »
New guidelines issued by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) will safeguard patients’ privacy and ensure high-quality care in a fast-...Read More »
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has identified 17 social and behavioral areas that should be addressed in all electronic health records (EHR) of...Read More »
The recently announced postponement of the ICD-10 implementation deadline presents a dilemma for many providers that were ready to activate the...Read More »
The Joint Commission has updated its frequently asked questions and answers with one regarding the competence of independent practitioners to...Read More »
Community factors explain a substantial amount of variation in hospital readmission rates, according to a study reported in Health Services...Read More »
Primary care physicians (PCP) are in a difficult spot these days. Paid less than specialists, many jam their schedules with 15-minute appointments...Read More »
