HEALTH LAW & POLICY

Data on care you provide could become public

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to publicize data about the care you're providing as a primary care physician so that consumers and business could compare your cost and quality to other providers. The claims data would be derived from both Medicare and private sector insurers. Find out more while there's still time to influence the final rule. » More

Technology

Small practices struggle with EHR adoption

Recent congressional testimony makes it clear: The government's health IT initiative will stand or fall on the ability of small practices to adopt EHRs and demonstrate meaningful use. The problem is that small practices, where nearly 60% of office-based physicians work, face significant financial, administrative, and legal barriers to technology implementation. What is being done to solve the problem? » More

LIABILITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

Malpractice lawsuits drop dramatically in Pa, Tex

Likely coming to a state near you: Medical malpractice reform. Why have malpractice case filings dropped more than 45%—nearly 70% in Philadelphia—since two significant rule changes implemented by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court? And what has been the effect of a Texas proposition that put a cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice claims? » More

PRACTICE FINANCE

Report finds Medicare's geographic adjustments are inconsistent

Location, location, location doesn't just apply to real estate; it also is a factor in how Medicare calculates payments to your practice. But how accurate and consistent is that process? Not very, according to a recent Institute of Medicine Report. Find out what the IOM recommended and what they're proposing to improve accuracy. » More

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Patient EHR requests require quick turnaround

When patients request copies of their electronic health records from your practice, the clock starts ticking. This Q&A gives you the new information on the minimum information required and how quickly you must provide it. Also find out why you soon may have to inform patients when their health information is viewed. » More

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