This week marked the beginning of summer and the conclusion of the NBA playoffs, but there’s one saga that remains stuck somewhere between inception and resolution: the Affordable Care Act.
Since the Supreme Court has yet to hand down its ruling, the healthcare media (PYP included) continues to reside in pre-decision analysis mode. Check out the pro and con pieces on the ACA below, then head to our Facebook page to share how a decision for or against the law will impact you.
Establishing a Care Standard: Are EHRs the Answer?
It’s long been understood that the amount and type of medical care delivered to a given population depends on a wealth of factors, many of them related to geography. Could EHR-enabled data analysis help standardize care across state lines? Read on to find out.
6 Ways Physicians Can Leverage Social Media
In this contributed article from PhysBizTech, prominent physician blogger Mike Sevilla, MD shares some of his favorite uses for social media. Learn more about how social platforms can help you tell your story, find a community, express your opinions, market your practice and manage your reputation.
How the Affordable Care Act Will Benefit Your Practice
Can ‘Affordable Care’ be good for doctors? Writer Madelyn Young posits that it can in this article in favor of the ACA. Learn how the Act could help you gain more patients, serve a healthier population and thrive in a sustainable healthcare system if the SCOTUS upholds it.
How the Affordable Care Act Will Hurt Your Practice
Writer Ahmed Mori tackles the flip side of the coin in this investigation into ACA, arguing that sustaining the Affordable Care Act will result in less motivated doctors, poor patient care, and the near-extinction of private medical practice. Do you fear the outcome of the Supreme Court’s health reform ruling?
How to Handle e-Patient Pitfalls
Despite the inherent advantages to caring for a more educated, engaged, empowered “e-patient” base, there are downsides to dealing with the highly informed. Learn the pitfalls to watch out for and the strategies to use when you encounter a problem e-patient in this piece.
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