PCPs, nurses in greatest demand

If you’re searching for a job, you’re in luck. More than half of all healthcare postings in the first months of this year have been for PCPs, and that number could grow. » Full article

Where PCPs excel

Primary care physicians lead the pack in e-prescribing. You may be shocked to see how many of your colleagues have made the transition in the last 3 years. » Full article

The practical aspects of running a successful practice can be daunting

Register for the Business of Medicine Summit, being held June 9-12 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Earn 20+ credits, with your afternoons free. This valuable meeting is brought to you by the Jefferson School of Population Health, the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, in consultation with the American College of Physicians. Visit: www.bizmedicine.org

Cash for veggies: Motivate patients to better health

Are you tired of unsuccessfully trying to improve your patients’ lifestyles? A new study shows that money—and something else you might not have considered yet—do the trick. » Full article

Billions wasted on ineffective incentives

Three-fourths of physicians eligible for incentive payments don’t even know it, a recent report says. Here are four ideas to fix the system—and revolutionize pay-for-performance. » Full article

Whom your patients blame for high healthcare costs

A new poll shows that Americans, especially those who are sickest, are worried about the rising cost of healthcare today—and they’re pointing fingers. » Full article

National patient data now available online

A new Web tool developed by the federal government offers you a detailed view of the nation’s healthcare system. See how you could use it to get to know your patients better. » Full article

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