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Medical Economics eConsult

January 11, 2012

Liability & Risk Management

Medical malpractice costs continue to climb

The cost of defending a medical malpractice lawsuit continues to increase, as does the cost of liability insurance premiums for some specialties, according to two reports released in December by the American Medical Association. » More

Health Law & Policy

Exclusive: Pioneer ACO optimistic about bonus

The CEO of an accountable care organization participating in a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative says he is confident his network of 180 primary care physicians will earn a cost-savings incentive throughout the 3-year program. » More

Study: Expand nurses’ scope of practice to increase care

Reforming team-based payments and expanding the scope-of-practice for nurses could boost primary care access in the United States, according to a policy analysis by a nonprofit group. » More

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Practice Finance

E-funds transfer rule streamlines bookkeeping

Government and commercial health plans must now use an electronic tracking number to match your claim and the plan’s payment, according to a federal rule that went into effect this year. » More

Liability & Risk Management

New ACP ethics guide urges greater cost focus

Physicians need to be more cost-conscious, but not at patients’ expense, according to the new ethics manual from the American College of Physicians (ACP). Read why in this exclusive interview with ACP President Virginia Hood. » More

Technology

Four systems earn top scores in EHR report

Discover what led EHR systems by vendors eClinicalWorks, Cerner, Sage, and NextGen to be named the best systems for midsize-to-large physician practices, according to a report by a market research firm. » More

 

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