Practice Management

A randomized clinical trial of 143 childbearing physicians found that a package including smart technology and mentorship significantly limited the rise of postpartum burnout.

Effective January 1, 2027, the Current Procedural Terminology codes will replace the global maternity payment model to bill for antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.

Among a survey of over 800 providers, menopause care was the top area for expected greatest improvement over the next 5 years.

The updated Committee Statement reaffirmed the safety and benefits of influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV vaccines during pregnancy while addressing misinformation and disparities.

Lori Werner emphasized that marketing today is less about advertising and more about visibility and credibility.

Provider assumptions about patient capability remain a major barrier to prescribing self-administered DMPA-SC, despite strong patient-reported benefits and supportive national survey data.

A thoughtful approach to behavioral change.

Leveraging the DIKW pyramid, SOAP notes, and teamwork for practice efficiency and performance improvement.

Anger in health care affects both patients and professionals with rising violence and negative health outcomes, but understanding its triggers and applying de-escalation techniques can help manage this pervasive issue.

A new study highlights significant levels of harassment in obstetrics and gynecology, emphasizing the urgent need for effective interventions.

National survey data presented at ACOG 2024 shows many medical students applying for OB/GYN residencies prioritized states with abortion access.

Grace Ferguson, MD, MPH, generalist ob-gyn at Allegheny Health Network, sheds light on gender-based discrepancies in medicine, emphasizing both progress and persistent challenges.

Explore the role of health care professionals in enhancing women's health by integrating systematic strategies to address social determinants, leveraging screening tools, and embracing data analytics for personalized care and improved outcomes.

John Stanley, MD, details how providers can create an OB hospitalist program , according to his presentation at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

What are the key factors of communication with a patient who is fearing symptom progression or near death?

Effective leadership hinges on adeptly delivering and receiving feedback to foster engagement, enhance performance, and cultivate a thriving organizational culture.

AI's role in healthcare: From diagnostics to communication, and the path forward.

In this month's Practice Matters column, James D. Keller, MD, MHSA; and Brian K. Iriye, MD, explore the world of value-based care and how it can benefit your practice.

Study examines effects of law that makes records available to patients.

Workplace predictions for this year and beyond.

During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.

Investing in customer experience strategies can improve customer satisfaction, raise employee retention and save companies money in the long term. Private practices that do not maintain digital prowess will have unhappy patients and unhappy employees.

Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.

Trust the trends you can see and make investments in your practice to move forward.

Take a look back at the wise words, guidance and helpful advice of Practice Matters' columnists Brian K. Iriye, MD, and Jim Keller, MD.

Not only for football and safety but also for productivity and efficiency.

How to keep your team together