Given the challenges with Medicare payment reform, it may be tempting for physicians to implement MACRA slowly at first and learn along the way.

To reduce the administrative burden on clinicians using EHRs, the healthcare industry must shift from fee-for-service to value-based care reimbursement, Allan H. Goroll, MD, an internist at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, wrote in an op-ed for the New England Journal of Medicine.

It is time for healthcare providers to move past understanding the concept and start the value-based reimbursement adoption process.

It's a transformative time in the healthcare industry — and not just because of what's happening in Washington. 

About 87 percent of physician practices do not plan on hiring additional healthcare staff to help with MACRA implementation, a recent Physicians Practice survey showed. 

A malpractice lawsuit is something physicians dread, but one that most will experience over the course of their career. 

The concept of "First, do no harm," which is embedded in the oath that kicks off the careers of most new doctors in America, has become something of a surrogate for the practice of medicine.

Podiatric surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Sutera explains why flip-flops aren't sensible footwear, and outlines some of the long-term consequences of overwearing them.

You may have big plans for this summer, but feet that hurt or itch can stall seasonal fun. 

We've seen the memes posed as public service announcements, "It's sandal season - time to get your pedicure!" 

If I were to describe my relationship with high heels, I'd say "it's complicated." 

As a predominant purchaser of healthcare in the United States, federal health insurance programs must remain committed to advancing smarter approaches to healthcare payment and delivery.

When it comes to healthcare, Americans may be having buyer's remorse. 

Finding success with social media takes time and energy, but it’s never too late to start building momentum.

Long-term disability coverage is important for many occupations, but for physicians it’s particularly critical. 

A new study shows wearable fitness trackers provide inaccurate measurements, but that’s not stopping patients from asking physicians to integrate that data into their medical care.