A small group of diverse medical professionals stand in the hallway for a brief meeting
Business & Policy

U.S. News Best Jobs List Dominated by Healthcare Roles

Marcia Frellick
News
2 Min Read

8 physician jobs are in high demand. How does your job rank?

Business & Policy

Nearly 50% of Primary Care Physicians Now Affiliated with Hospitals

Aaron Tallent
News
3 Min Read

Resulting higher prices for services do not benefit physicians, or their patients.

pay cut
Business & Policy

Three Physician Pay Cuts Loom in 2025 – How to Combat Them

Leslie Kane, MA
News
7 Min Read

From reductions in the CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to a push for Medicare Advantage, what to expect and how to prepare.

US Capitol
Business & Policy

How Trump’s Healthcare Picks Will Change Your Practice

Norbert Goldfield, MD
Commentary
5 Min Read

What to make of Trump’s selections for the NIH, FDA, CDC, CMS, and more.

Slow down sign
Guidelines

Despite New FDA Guidance, Doctors Say Accelerated Approval Process Still Flawed

Alicia Gallegos
News
5 Min Read

Draft guidance seeks to better define confirmatory trials as part of the accelerated approval process. Doctors weigh in.

Coding & Reimbursement

Top Billing Errors in 2024 and How to Avoid Them in 2025

Torrey Kim
News
5 Min Read

Latest CMS report reveals the most error-prone E/M services of the year. Plus, strategies for avoiding these mistakes in the new year.

All Coverage

Uché Blackstock, MD
Business & Policy

A Conversation with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Suzanne Mooney
Interview
8 Min Read

One year after her book became a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Blackstock talks to MedCentral about her fight against medical racism beyond the exam room.

Uché Blackstock, MD
Business & Policy

A Conversation with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Suzanne Mooney
Interview
8 Min Read

One year after her book became a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Blackstock talks to MedCentral about her fight against medical racism beyond the exam room.

Cardiovascular Disorders

The Cardiac Care Crisis in Our Midst

Avery Hurt
News
5 Min Read

We need prevention awareness “on steroids,” says past ACC president Edward Fry, MD.

Cardiovascular Disorders

The Cardiac Care Crisis in Our Midst

Avery Hurt
News
5 Min Read

We need prevention awareness “on steroids,” says past ACC president Edward Fry, MD.

Hand holding film slate
Business & Policy

9 Documentaries to Put on Your Winter Watch List

Alexis Pellek
Slideshow

True-story films in resilience, compassion, malpractice, and fraud.

Hand holding film slate
Business & Policy

9 Documentaries to Put on Your Winter Watch List

Alexis Pellek
Slideshow

True-story films in resilience, compassion, malpractice, and fraud.

Business & Policy

Physician Pay Cuts Mostly Reversed in Congressional Deal

Marcia Frellick
News
2 Min Read

Physicians would still see a 0.3% decrease if the stop-gap deal passes.

Business & Policy

Physician Pay Cuts Mostly Reversed in Congressional Deal

Marcia Frellick
News
2 Min Read

Physicians would still see a 0.3% decrease if the stop-gap deal passes.

Grieving doctor
Behavioral & Mental Health

Why Is Grief Taboo in Medicine?

Michael D. McGee, MD
Podcast

In episode 26 of Be Well, Practice Well, we explore the pros and cons of emotional detachment. Learn more.

Grieving doctor
Behavioral & Mental Health

Why Is Grief Taboo in Medicine?

Michael D. McGee, MD
Podcast

In episode 26 of Be Well, Practice Well, we explore the pros and cons of emotional detachment. Learn more.

Medical practice
Business & Policy

These Doctors Are Using Facebook to Their Advantage

Leslie Kane, MA
6 Min Read

It's a cost-effective way to get new patients – if you do it right.

Medical practice
Business & Policy

These Doctors Are Using Facebook to Their Advantage

Leslie Kane, MA
6 Min Read

It's a cost-effective way to get new patients – if you do it right.

Cmdr. Erin Griffith, DO, Ret.
Business & Policy

Why Is the Defense Department Still Killing Animals to Train Doctors?

Cmdr. Erin Griffith, DO, Ret.
Commentary
5 Min Read

A commentary on the ongoing Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine suit, and the DoD's response.

Cmdr. Erin Griffith, DO, Ret.
Business & Policy

Why Is the Defense Department Still Killing Animals to Train Doctors?

Cmdr. Erin Griffith, DO, Ret.
Commentary
5 Min Read

A commentary on the ongoing Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine suit, and the DoD's response.

Senior with a senior pet
Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

Family Physicians Have a Role to Play in Pet Grief

Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Commentary
3 Min Read

Asking about our patients’ significant life changes at home and helping them grieve is part of our job.

Senior with a senior pet
Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

Family Physicians Have a Role to Play in Pet Grief

Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Commentary
3 Min Read

Asking about our patients’ significant life changes at home and helping them grieve is part of our job.

Doctor using AI technology
AI in Healthcare

Is Your Practice AI Compliant?

Aaron Tallent
5 Min Read

How state and federal rules are changing cybersecurity risks.

Doctor using AI technology
AI in Healthcare

Is Your Practice AI Compliant?

Aaron Tallent
5 Min Read

How state and federal rules are changing cybersecurity risks.

Michael McGee, MD
Business & Policy

When Trust is Disrupted

Michael D. McGee, MD
Podcast

In episode 25 of Be Well, Practice Well, we explore the why behind institutional betrayal in healthcare. Learn more.

Michael McGee, MD
Business & Policy

When Trust is Disrupted

Michael D. McGee, MD
Podcast

In episode 25 of Be Well, Practice Well, we explore the why behind institutional betrayal in healthcare. Learn more.

Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Business & Policy

How can I use CME funds before the end of the year?

Alexis Pellek
Quiz

Plus, what you need to know about “free” incentives, with Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP.

Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Business & Policy

How can I use CME funds before the end of the year?

Alexis Pellek
Quiz

Plus, what you need to know about “free” incentives, with Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP.

Coding & Reimbursement

Can a Self-Audit Keep Your Practice Out of Trouble?

Leslie Kane, MA
6 Min Read

Even if your practice is small, it doesn’t mean you’re safe. Inside the most common errors and how to retain profits.

Coding & Reimbursement

Can a Self-Audit Keep Your Practice Out of Trouble?

Leslie Kane, MA
6 Min Read

Even if your practice is small, it doesn’t mean you’re safe. Inside the most common errors and how to retain profits.