Commentary
Managing Your Practice
Seasonality
Seasonality is yet another of those basic business concepts that most physicians have never heard of.
Opinion
The power and promise of person-generated health data – part 1
Health-related data from personal computing devices such as wearables and smartphones could sharpen diagnosis and treatment.
Opinion
Wellness vacations
When I made peace with the reality that I couldn’t access EPIC or email, it was like a ringing in the ears had lifted.
Opinion
Is there a (robotic) doctor in the house?
Research published by Washington University’s Center for Advanced Studies in Adaptive Systems (CASAS) describes a technology that aims to help...
Law & Medicine
Office of Inspector General
Health care fraud, waste, and abuse consume some 10% of federal health expenditures.
Managing Your Practice
Long-term care insurance
To be sure, there is considerable debate about whether LTCI is worth the cost.
Law & Medicine
‘Time lost is brain lost’
The plaintiff will typically be disqualified from offering medical testimony, unless there is “common knowledge.”
Perspectives
CBD: What physicians need to know about it
An internist describes the benefits and risks of using cannabidiol to treat various conditions.
Opinion
A cigarette in one hand and a Fitbit on the other
For almost all adults, the most important habits to develop are still related to diet and exercise.
Managing Your Practice
When can I retire?
Many of us lack a clear idea of where our retirement income will come from, or if it will be there when we arrive.