Rural doctors tackle opioid crisis

The FDA continues to fast track the marketing of brand-name drugs despite concerns over manufacturing issue and contamination concerns.

Kaiser Health News reports on how Germany was able to avert an opioid crisis throughout the past decade.

Home dialysis will soon become more commonplace, but the process won't be implemented without significant roadblocks for patients.

In this excerpt from Luis Pareras' book Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Healthcare Sector: From Idea to Funding to Launch, discusses creating a business model.

People and physicians are increasingly looking for flexible schedules and a better work-life balance. To best implement this, start with managers.

Missed appointments have negative outcomes for patients, physicians, and clinics. These effects include incomplete screening, inappropriate use of emergency care, clinic overbooking, decreased teaching opportunities, and lost revenue.

What should medical practices look for in a DME provider? Our podcast hosts talk to Pete Yelkovac about the world of Durable Medical Equipment.

Our podcast hosts interview Brent Cavender, Chief Client Advocate of MetaMed Marketing, about SEO, social media, pictures, design, and your overall website.

Drug companies have been releasing generic versions of their own medicines in order to maximize profit and eliminate competition.

A standardized discharge process can improve care transitions for patients at a large multi-site institution.

As payment models change and financial risk is shifted to physicians, it is becoming increasingly important to understand and use proper medical coding habits. Hierarchical condition categories and risk adjustment, first used by CMS, are important bi...