Groups offer new models for Medicare payments

Organizations representing physicians and healthcare executives think the current method for setting Medicare fees is unfair. Here’s what they would do instead. » Full article

Board eligibility now has expiration date

You can only call yourself board-eligible for a limited period of time now. Find out what the new rules are—and the penalties you’ll incur if you don’t follow them. » 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

Study: Healthcare spending to slow through 2013

Healthcare spending is expected to grow at historically low rates next year, according to a new survey. Find out the reasons behind the trend, including the fastest-growing area of medical costs.
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Dictating versus typing: Which is better?

How you use your EHR relates directly to the quality of care you provide, a new study shows. Discover the secret to ensuring the best outcomes for your patients. » Full article

New practice ratings coming to your state?

Consumer Reports has published ratings of physician practices in Massachusetts. See what it takes to get to the top of the list before the survey comes to your state. » Full article

Where to find health law help

A new resource is designed to help you and your colleagues protect patient information—and yourselves—in an increasingly electronic medical world. » Full article

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