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Doctors cut costs by getting to know their patients

by Dan Gorenstein
Oct 24, 2016
Accountable Care Organizations find efficiencies in unexpected places.
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Doctors are feeling burnt out, and that could be bad for patients

by Donna Tam
Sep 23, 2016
More than half of physicians say they have low morale, according to a new survey.
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Medicare costs rise as doctors perform more tests in office

by Dan Gorenstein
Aug 12, 2016
Medicare has spent millions on tests and services some say are questionable.
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Doctors are talking to their patients about money more than they used to

by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 7, 2016
Is this harming patient health?
Doctor and patient talk during an appointment.
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Wanted: more black and Latino doctors

by Amy Scott
Mar 24, 2016
Some programs are aiming to diversify the medical field, starting in high school.
Christiona Harris, 18, plans to attend medical school after college, with help from Baltimore's MERIT program.
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Making it easier to remember doctors' orders

by Sally Herships
Jan 26, 2016
Some doctors are videotaping patient visits, but there are drawbacks.
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The cure for a doctor shortage: primary care and teamwork

by Lauren Silverman
Jan 21, 2016
The key isn’t how many doctors you churn out, it’s what kind.
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The New Math of Health Care

How doctors die

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 19, 2016
In facing death, and making preparations for it, doctors are showing the way for others.
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Expect bumps as docs try to focus on patient satisfaction

by Dan Gorenstein
Oct 16, 2015
'Patient-centered care' is a popular term in health care. But what does it mean?
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Doctors prepare for new codes to catalog illnesses

by Nova Safo
Sep 28, 2015
The updated system will provide more detail and data for health experts.
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