5 ways retail clinics threaten your livelihood

After 2 slow years, retail health clinics are primed for expansion, an industry analyst says. Here are five reasons why the concept could dominate the healthcare market. » Full article

Overall spending slows, clinic spending grows

Retail clinic growth during the recession wasn’t enough to prop up the healthcare industry as a whole, according to a recent report. See who got a slice of the diminishing pie. » Full article

Medical homes boost morale, but don’t help burnout

Physicians in Patient-Centered Medical Homes report greater job satisfaction but are not immune to burnout, a recent study found. One area of dissatisfaction: Rewards. » Full article

CMS awards $2.5 billion for meaningful use in 2011

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave $2.5 billion to doctors and hospitals in 2011 for using EHR systems. Find out what the bonus recipients have in common. » Full article

Does your age influence your opinion of HIT?

A survey of doctors on the benefits of healthcare information technology confirms what you may already have suspected: Age matters. See where attitudes differ most. » Full article

MedPAC votes to make hospital, office E/M pay equal

A Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommendation to pay hospitals and medical offices equally for some work draws ire from some professional organizations. » Full article

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