Physicians entering employment should scrutinize mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts, as these often impose high costs, limit legal recourse, and favor employers, making legal review and negotiation essential.

More than 450 telehealth and provider organizations are urging Congress to permanently authorize Medicare telehealth flexibilities.

Locally run point-of-sale systems can help small medical practices by making them less dependent on internet access.

Physicians are increasingly leaving large health systems to pursue independent practice, driven by burnout, administrative burdens, and a desire for autonomy, with modern tools and support networks making this shift more practical and sustainable than ever.

Higher involvement by physicians in addressing patients’ health-related social needs is linked to increased burnout, according to a new study.

House Democrats have introduced legislation to do away with Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization model, citing concerns that its AI-driven system and vendor payment structure incentivize care denials over physician judgment.

 

Physician practices adopting value-based care should strategically evaluate and implement technology to improve performance tracking, patient engagement, and compliance while managing costs, data security, and workflow integration.

Ambient AI scribes can reduce clinician burnout and documentation time while improving patient engagement, according to two recent studies.

Shoes with good arch support, motion control, and shock absorption can help to ease the discomfort of plantar fasciitis.

Shoes that are too tight can lead to a wide array of foot problems.

A good walking shoe should provide proper arch support, adequate cushioning, a roomy toe box, breathable materials, reliable traction, and a comfortable, true-to-size fit to ensure stability and reduce fatigue during long walks.