2016 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Feedback Reports and 2016 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) are available now. The reports were released on September 18. 

First, Do No Harm: Marshaling Clinician Leadership to Counter the Opioid Epidemic is a new special publication from the National Academy of Medicine. It is now available as a free PDF download.

A coalition of healthcare groups, Health IT Now, has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reimburse for more telemedicine services. 

Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy have offered up a new proposal that would resurrect efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Private equity firms aren't just on the lookout for hospital systems and large companies to purchase; many are looking to invest in private practices as well.

Successfully adapting to value-based reimbursement requires clear lines of communication with your practice's IT vendor.

According to a new survey of 450 physicians, more than two-thirds said they would prefer to be paid a salary rather than based on incentives. 

Seeing a podiatrist can help runners identify and correct problems that lead to painful running. 

To get rid of foot odor, a podiatrist recommends focusing on good hygiene and seeking help if home remedies prove ineffective.

Proper toenail care and choosing appropriate shoes are just two of the ways you can keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Effectively managing blood sugar, avoiding barefoot walking, and consistently checking feet can help diabetic patients stave off foot ulcers.

Many students and residents face uncertainty with regard to whether they will be able to finish their training if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is rescinded. 

Cost affects the decision of some Americans not to refill their prescriptions, according to a new study. Millennial patients were most likely to be cost-conscious. 

Issues of security and whether your vendor is financially stable can factor into the decision to jump ship to a different vendor.

Switching EHR vendors can cause a serious disruption in accessing information related to patient care.