Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

With a significant rise in workplace violence in the healthcare industry, measures are being taken to address and prevent it.

Adopting a Social Media Strategy

Implementing a social media strategy will help doctors connect with current and prospective patients and share credible medical information.

Approaching New Payment Rules

How CMS reimbursement rules directly impact community hospitals and what payers are doing in response.

Preventing and Responding to Cyber Attacks

Healthcare data breaches are going to increase, but applying best practices can certainly reduce the most common, controllable types of breaches.

Impacts of the Opioid Crisis Response Act

The final version of the Opioid Crisis Response Act (H.R. 6) has been signed into law to address the nationwide opioid crisis by expanding and creating programs for prevention, treatment and recovery.

Combating the Shortage of Primary and Specialty Care Physicians

Realizing that a shortage of physicians is on the horizon, academic medicine is making diligent efforts to identify its causes and make changes to reverse course.

Proposed 2019 OPPS Rules

The proposed 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System rules have been published in the Federal Register and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

Touted as the future of medicine, AI also has many ethical unknowns that will require discussion apace with progress.

Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care

Amid growing recognition that physical, mental and social challenges are interrelated, the collaborative care model is experiencing renewed interest. The good news is new global payment options and electronic health record technology are making this innovative practice model an achievable goal.

Basic Concepts Driving Drug Payment

Medication payment rules are changing. Here’s an review of important terms and an update on proposed and enacted rule changes.