Medical school debt can lead to frustration, but it’s usually a good career choice in the long run.

In Maryland, an ambitious payment overhaul penalizes avoidable admissions.

An effort to reduce waste in a hospital’s emergency department led to a new system that increased nursing availability, patient safety and fiscal responsibility.

A two-hospital practice was short-staffed. Identifying the factors that led to the condition, and finding strategies to alleviate them, have paid off.

In their effort to expand clinical hours in an academic setting (M Health in Minnesota), the authors use a specific framework to assist. The techniques enabled the authors to exceed their goals.

Physician leaders know about the potential dangers of opioid prescriptions for pain, and they’re open to new ideas. But while federal agencies encourage that thinking, they’re not as forthcoming with practical support.

On rare occasion, aging clinicians affected by physical and cognitive function practice longer than they should.

Health policy experts share their thoughts on Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase's plan to joining up and address employee health care costs.

Research shows an upfront explanation of what happened along with an apology helps to deter expensive litigation and improve patient safety.

What causes physician burnout, and what can be done to prevent it?

Banner health system standardized the process across multistate divisions, with consideration of the legal issues, tactics and process-flow implementation.

More than 100 physician, hospital and health care leaders gathered at the 11th annual Thought Leadership Retreat at National Harbor, Maryland, in October.