Survey data reveals that persistent inefficiencies in electronic health record systems are straining medical practice operations, with clinicians citing excessive clicks, slow performance, and time-consuming tasks like note entry as major contributors to burnout and reduced productivity.

Three key strategies to combat physician burnout—reducing stigma, measuring burnout with validated tools, and fostering a culture of well-being—can help to improve patient safety, retention, and overall healthcare quality.

CMS finalized a rule for 2026 that raises outpatient payments by 2.6%, expands site-neutral reimbursement policies, and strengthens price transparency requirements.

 

Employers anticipate health benefits costs will rise 6.7% in 2026 to an average of $18,500 per employee, driven by factors like prescription drug spending and prompting strategies such as narrow networks and variable copay plans to improve affordability.

CMS has clarified telehealth reimbursement and provider address rules following the recent government shutdown, while noting that restrictions on Medicare telehealth services could return after January 31, 2026 unless Congress acts.

Hospitals are shifting from prevention to rapid-response strategies against rising workplace violence in healthcare, prioritizing staff safety through immediate outreach, legal action, and administrative discharge of aggressive patients.

Immigration policy changes and rising visa costs are discouraging foreign-born physicians from working in the U.S., deepening healthcare shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Physicians can improve revenue, efficiency, and satisfaction by eliminating the bottom 15% of low-value patients from their schedules, freeing capacity to focus on higher-paying, more rewarding care, according to one expert.

Factors to consider when choosing baby shoes include traction and flexibility.

For older walkers, it can be a good idea to choose footwear with additional cushioning and shock absorption.

 

When choosing over-the-counter insoles, it can help to look for a sculpted heel cup, good cushioning, and support.