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Obama aministration shelves doctor ’mystery shoppers’ plan
The Obama administration said Tuesday that it had shelved plans for a survey in which "mystery shoppers" posing as...
What happened to the family doctor?
Primary-care doctors take care of the young, the old and the in-between; the sick, the well and the dying. Ideally...
As patients feel financial pain, doctors offer discounts and other assistance
Doctors are encountering more patients struggling to pay for care, and some doctors have responded by selectively...
Doctor survey: Patients skimping on healthcare
More people are canceling doctors' appointments, leaving prescriptions unfilled and skipping screenings such as Pap...
Boston Leads Nation in Physician Wait Times
Boston, the home of leading medical schools and hospitals, a high physician population, and universal healthcare...
Doctors seek fees at time of service
An increasing number of physicians are asking for the patient's share of that day's medical fees, including any...
Maryland insurance administration offers guidelines for 'boutique' medical practices
Although some physicians who do not accept health insurance could be considered insurance providers, many...
Live From MGMA: Surviving and Thriving
These are tough times for medical groups, and the MGMA annual conference in San Diego kicked off with an acknowledgment...
Competition, patient demand are fueling growth in after-hours clinics
Doctors are expanding hours to accommodate the demands of busy, informed patients, as well as combat competition from...
Web Exclusive: So Long, Mom and Pop
Small practices are struggling and dying out in a wave of medical practice consolidation.