Jonathan Bertman, MD, FAAFP

The ICD-9 medical coding system we’ve all relied on for decades will soon change.

Remember in the 1960s Star Trek series when Dr. McCoy would pass his medical tricorder over a prostrate body to discover not only which species of alien had invaded the young ensign, but also how to expel the creature with a dose of medicine?

If you watch television and you haven't started using a digital video recorder yet, you need to take a closer look at what this gadget can do for your life.

One of the most important legal documents in your practice may have a significant impact on your finances. And even though you (or someone in your practice) agreed to abide by its terms and conditions, it's highly likely that you have never even read it.