Staff News Writer

Physician practices across the country are weighing a variety of payment models presented by commercial payers. If you’re trying to determine whether these models, which are meant to improve patient care while lowering overall costs, will work for your practice and patients in the long run, don’t miss these key factors.

A top priority for medical students is preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). This month’s test prep question explores pathophysiology. Check out the question that stumped most of your peers—and hear an expert video explanation of the answer from Kaplan Medical.

Health insurers are fighting a state law that would create transparency for physicians and patients when it comes to health insurance payments. A case before the Supreme Court of the United States will determine whether a technicality will stand in the way of reform efforts and keep the insurance payment process cloaked in mystery.

Illinois became the fourth state, alongside Washington, D.C., to ban the practice of ex-gay conversion therapy for minors.

Which specialties attract the most fellowship applicants? Competition varies by specialty. Here are a few that stood out among last year’s match for fellowship applicants.

Physician practices have a golden opportunity to streamline administrative and billing tasks by adopting a practice management system. But choosing the right software can be daunting, so the AMA and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have partnered on a toolkit to help guide the decision-making process when it comes to this important investment.