5 successful models for after-hours care

Ensuring that your patients have 24/7 access to medical care is challenging but essential if you want your practice to become a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Here’s how you can do it.
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Does disclosing drug company money sway prescribing?

The healthcare reform law may not do enough to deter doctors who prescribe costly medications, a new study reveals. See why legislators may be disappointed. » Full article

Resource Center: Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation afflicts more than 2.3 million persons in the United States and is expected to increase 2.5-fold by 2050. To find risk stratifying tools and articles on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies, click here .

Payers, CMS team up to invest in primary care

Forty-five insurers have committed to supporting an innovative payment initiative in seven states. Find out which payers are participating and what tradeoffs 75 practices had to make.
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PCMH: A new way to help patients with mental illness?

One state is testing the model for providing continuous care—at a lower cost—to these patients. Learn how your practice can get involved. » Full article

Research aims to address EHR malpractice risks

A new study will examine how your use of electronic health records may result in serious mistakes and will create new tools that may help protect you against claims of malpractice. » Full article

EHRs for small practices: Tips and recommendations

Although a recent study found no leaders in the small-practice market, it did find some good options. See how the systems you’re considering fared—and get tips on how to choose. » Full article

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