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An ancient untouched tomb has been found in the Deir al-Barsha necropolis in Egypt. “It is the first time in many years that such a well-preserved tomb has been unearthed, ” said Muhammad Ibrahim. The tomb dates from ancient Egypt’s First Intermediate period (2181-2055 BC) and is an unusual find, as very little archaeological evidence [...]
Unintended pregnancies, more often associated with adverse outcomes for both mother and child than are
intended pregnancies, accounted for an estimated 49% of all pregnancies in the United States in 2001. Expert
clinical opinion holds that long-acting reversible contraceptives may help to reduce unintended
pregnancy.
An ancient stone anchor has been found Gulf of Kutch in northwestern India and is now giving researchers new clues into Indo-Arab trade. “Ancient stone anchors serve to understand maritime contacts of India with other parts of the world… Arabs sailed the Indian Ocean and used the type of anchors under study since the 9th [...]
As healthcare awaits the much-anticipated Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act next month, we look at the four most likely outcomes and how they will affect your
practice.
Many physicians can recall their "I'm outta here moment," when they decided to retire.
Once you've hit that point, make some financial adjustments so that your transition to the easy life is a smooth
one.
Medical Economics strives to provide the tools to build your practice. See what we've done and what we
have in store.
Creating and maintaining a patient's medical chart is one of the most time-consuming parts of the
process, says this New York family practitioner. His suggestion: hire a scribe.
Prior experience with practice management software can make for a more informed transition to an EHR
system, as one Wisconsin family physician found out.
After 37 years in practice, a Connecticut internist opted to embark on his EHR journey with a
"little spiel" prepared for his long-time patients and a plan to slowly acclimate them (and
himself) to this new way of practicing medicine.
Nowadays, many doctors' offices resemble cultural melting pots. With these suggestions, you, too, can
enhance your practice in such a diverse setting.
Even in these difficult economic times, it can be hard to find good personnel. Find out how a thorough
review of your practice's compensation plan can make hiring easier.
Frustrated by billing and collection issues in your practice? See how you can cut down on cash flow
problems.
Taking care of your personal finances doesn't have to be a chore. Here are some easy ways to avoid big
financial mistakes.
One doctor says that the large number of unnecessary diagnostic tests have caused healthcare costs to
increase and offers his insight into how to fix the system.
A recent genetic study has revealed that, due to cross-breeding over the years, modern-day dogs have very little in common with their ancient ancestors. Although many modern breeds look like those depicted in ancient texts or in Egyptian pyramids, cross-breeding across thousands of years has meant that it is not accurate to label any modern [...]