Expert witnesses discussed the impact of federal regulations and administrative burden on physician burnout in a recent hearing held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.“Today, we will look ...

Several pieces of legislation could help address issues that contribute to burnout experienced by physicians who care for older adults.

The Government Accountability Office surveyed about 74 acquisition programs. Roughly half experienced scheduling delays or financial impacts.

Prior authorization (PA) is a widely used insurance mechanism intended to ensure cost-effective, evidence-based care. However, in practice, it often imposes significant administrative and clinical ...

Treating personal injury patients can be a high-reward model—but for many providers, the administrative overhead makes it feel more like a liability than an opportunity. Delays in reimbursement, ...

Physician practices are under more pressure than ever. Between rising patient volumes, staff shortages, and new regulatory requirements, administrative work can quickly overwhelm teams and pull focus ...

The federal agency overseeing the controversial 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program has “vastly underestimated” how much time and money hospitals obligated to participate will spend on reporting burdens, ...

In a letter dated March 21, almost 90 medical societies and state associations asked CMS Administrator Seema Verma to address challenges with Meaningful Use requirements. The letter — signed by the ...

Healthcare delivery systems face mounting administrative complexity that contributes to clinician burnout, medical errors, and reduced access to care for patients. This editorial explores how ...

Data flooding the healthcare industry has the potential to completely revolutionize patient care and drive improved health outcomes. Yet when left inadequately structured or under-automated, the ...

One myth that I have occasionally heard is that if someone gives up on getting mental health care, it means they did not really want to get better. This is, obviously, cruel and unempathetic, but it ...