13+ hour, 26+ min ago  (902+ words) An explainer on the specialty gap, financial transparency and administrative friction in independent practices For years, many independent practices could stay financially steady on clinical excellence and a well-run operation. That cushion is thinner now. With reimbursement pressure, higher overhead…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (135+ words) Medical Economics Nearly three-in-four doctors say hobbies help protect their sanity. Here are seven ways your peers spend their downtime. Nearly 71% of physicians say they use hobbies to maintain their happiness and mental health, according to Medscape's 2024 Physician Lifestyle & Happiness…...

3+ hour ago  (432+ words) New Mayo Clinic guide aims to present latest heart health information to patients " and it can help doctors, too. Physicians can empower patients to improve their heart health with small steps that can add up to better quality of life…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (693+ words) The UCSF Department of Medicine chair says AI scribes are the right first use case for AI in health care. His newest book, "A Giant Leap: How AI is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future," published earlier…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (177+ words) The deal would fold the FDA-cleared Hotwire system, and the team behind Farapulse, into J&J's expanding cardiac ablation business. Johnson & Johnson said Friday, April 24, that it has agreed to acquire Atraverse Medical, a privately held device maker whose radiofrequency…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (491+ words) Risk is declining, but specialty and age are factors in malpractice claims over a career, according to American Medical Association analysis. The rate at which U. S. physicians face medical malpractice claims has declined over the past decade, but nearly three in…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (496+ words) An investment adviser explains medical practice valuation and the strategic choices independent physicians face. Physicians in independent practice often feel a sense of freedom to guide patient care and a sense of pride in operating a business. But success now…...

4+ day, 41+ min ago  (163+ words) Medical Economics The AI Reliability Standard: Why Life Sciences Leaders Trust Marmot Stay informed and empowered with Medical Economics enewsletter, delivering expert insights, financial strategies, practice management tips and technology trends " tailored for today's physicians. One Physician Workforce. Fully Optimized:…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (697+ words) Mitsubishi HC Capital America's John Pack breaks down why mid-size practices keep hitting a wall with traditional financing. Here's what owners need to understand about cash flow, debt and growth before it's too late. Nearly half of all physicians are…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (642+ words) Two-thirds of health care finance chiefs cite government funding uncertainty as their biggest concern in Strata Decision Technology's 2026 report. Federal funding and Medicaid cuts have replaced labor as the biggest worry keeping health care finance leaders up at night, according…...