Valentine’s Day last chance to break up with Medicare

This year the government is giving physicians extra time to drop their Medicare participation. But you do face one snag if you let the relationship linger too far into 2012. » Full article

Surprising key to EHR implementation

Physician practice owners struggle to implement EHR systems more than non-owners, a recent study shows. Your success may depend on those whom you least suspect. » Full article

In ‘troubling’ trend, patient referrals skyrocket

Referrals from primary care physicians and specialists more than doubled from 1999 to 2009, a recent analysis found. See why experts disagree on the reason behind the growth. » Full article

CBO: Medicare cost-savings demonstrations a bust

Two decades of studies intended to reduce Medicare spending didn’t save much money, the Congressional Budget Office says. Learn more about the failed plans. » Full article

Oregon requires registration for retainer practices

A new Oregon law requires concierge and other “retainer” practices to register and be certified by the state. Find out why. » Full article

AMA, AAFP team up on health IT tutorials

The American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians have released free online video tutorials on technology. Discover how they can help you. » Full article

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