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According to an Archives of Internal Medicine survey, more than 41% of physicians suffer from at least one symptom of physician burnout. This can result in increased medical errors and lower-quality care for patients. The good news is primary care

While the grand unveiling of the new health insurance marketplaces has since come and gone, the confusion and skepticism surrounding the coverage kiosks and the mandate they were built for remains firmly intact. But it doesn’t have to be all

According to a recent Black Book Rankings report, a staggering 17% of physician practices are considering switching EHR vendors by the end of 2013. So if you’re feeling dissatisfied with your current EHR software, you’re definitely not alone. Maybe it’s

As most of Washington comes to a standstill, many physicians are scrambling to figure out how the ongoing government shutdown will affect them. Unfortunately, if the shutdown lingers, providers may come across several issues, including a delay in Meaningful Use

The big news this week has undoubtedly been the government shutdown. CNN even has a somewhat hilarious government shutdown clock continuously displayed in case anyone ever wonders exactly how many minutes it’s been since our government’s operations came to halt.

Earlier this week, I addressed a great group of thought leaders and visionaries during a panel on the transformation of healthcare through technology at Infocast’s 6th Annual Healthcare Deal Making Summit in Nashville. During my time there, I heard stories

Health insurance exchanges go into effect in the United States on October 1st. These marketplaces, a major part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), aim to provide increased access to affordable private insurance to uninsured Americans. Under the ACA,

They say money makes the world go round, but that’s not all that accurate. It actually has more to do with the original formation of our solar system and something called conservation of angular momentum. Literalness aside, money is still

In a major policy shift, federal regulators are seeking tighter restrictions for the facility fees hospitals charge Medicare for emergency room visits. This policy is controversial, with some lawmakers saying encourage upcharges, and facility fees are expected to stabilize at

Although it was announced in January, the HIPAA Omnibus Rule finally went into effect this past Monday. The rule is meant to strengthen privacy and security protections for health information established under HIPAA in 1996. “Much has changed in health

Can EHRs Rescue Doctors from Physician Burnout?