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Many physicians recognize the need to control health costs, but they're not eager to change how physicians are paid as a means of achieving cost control. Read about why Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, says physicians have adopted the approach of “blame others and persevere with business as usual” when it comes to cost control. » Full article
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The next CME-certified Business of Medicine Summit is being held October 12-13, 2013 in Philadelphia. Topics such as Practice Efficiencies, Meaningful Use 2-3, PQRS Reporting Requirements, Physician Compensation Models, Stark, ICD-10 Strategies and other topics focused on supporting today's and tomorrow's physicians and medical practices will be covered. With deadlines looming, are you prepared?
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What immediately jumps out about the list of residency programs that produce the lowest percentage of primary care graduates is that it includes some of the biggest names in healthcare: Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brigham and Women's and plenty of others. » Full article
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A new report from Black Book rankings shows which EHR systems dissatisfied physicians are turning to as replacements for their old, unwanted systems. Find out which eight vendors are the most popular choices. » Full article
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Five Important Steps to ICD-10 Training Join us for a free one-hour webinar, "High 5 Live: The Top 5 Things to Start Your ICD-10 Transition." There's more to ICD-10 than just learning a new code set and upgrading your software. The transition will affect every aspect of your practice.
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A House bill that would repeal the dreaded SGR formula increases Medicare reimbursement to physicians by 0.5% per year. But given that the annual increase is less than inflation, is it a fair amount? » Full article
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