Narrow Networks: Obamacare's broken promise, and how doctors and patients can fight back

Despite a public pledge by President Barack Obama that patients could keep their doctors, insurance companies are reportedly using healthcare reform to tighten their physician networks. While the goal, payers say, is to rein in healthcare costs, the consequences will impact all practicing physicians. Full article

MOC changes aim to lessen burden on physicians, but debate continues

Despite new standards designed to address time and cost pressures associated with participation in maintenance of certification (MOC), many physicians believe the program represents one more expensive and redundant obstacle as they attempt to climb a mountain of other bureaucratic mandates. Full article

Interoperability remains a challenge for EHRs

The goal of expanding health information exchange networks was to help providers exchange patient data safely, but not all networks are created equal. Full article

Negotiating hospital contracts: What physicians need to know before signing

Physician employment contracts with hospitals or healthcare systems can be unpredictable. Physicians must look closely at compensation, impacts of new payment models, termination clauses, and restrictive covenants. Full article