The trick to bringing payers, physicians together

Information integration fosters collaboration, not combativeness. Find out how meaningful use stage 2 will further link doctors and insurers—if they let it. » Full article

ICD-10 delay: Something else to debate

The clash over delaying the ICD-10 compliance deadline continues, pitting physicians against the HIT industry. See what has one group calling the situation “catastrophic.” » Full article

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Labs, imaging increase with EHR access

A physician’s electronic access to records increases the number of redundant tests ordered. Discover why earlier studies reported the opposite, and what this means for healthcare costs. » Full article

Dr. Downer: Physicians pessimistic

Would you recommend your job to someone else? Are industry changes pushing you to retirement? If you no longer see medicine as your calling, a new study shows you’re not alone. » Full article

Which patients aren’t money-grabbers?

A recent study showed that one demographic is less likely to take you to court. Find out why you should assuage your malpractice fears by accepting these patients. » Full article

Docs behind bars: 11 accused in $650M fraud

The feds closed two fraud investigations as part of a crackdown on healthcare crime. Find out what tipped them off, and see if your colleagues are among the accused. » Full article

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