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Technology will play an important role in determining a practice's success in MACRA. Here's what you need to invest in.

How widely used is this “gold-standard” antipsychotic?

Got a challenging case—a patient for whom the diagnosis is unclear or uncertain? Want a diagnostic opinion? This is a call for cases. Michael First, MD—a nationally recognized expert on psychiatric diagnosis and assessment issues—will review details and offer insights on select cases.

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This month's coding questions tackle depression screens on elderly patients and coding for interactive complexity.

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On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that would limit plaintiff damages to $250,000 in most medical practice lawsuits. It moves to the Senate.

The Chair of a Special Report on substance abuse disorders describes the highlights of 6 articles in the series.

A new way to reach patients in radiology.

In radiology, focus on this time.

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It is vital that psychiatrists are able to identify and characterize cannabis use disorders; provide education; and offer effective, evidence-based treatments. This article provides a brief overview of each of these topics.

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Because comorbid substance abuse is the rule rather than the exception in individuals with ADHD, accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and management of ADHD is challenging even for the most skilled practitioners.

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This article summarizes data on e-cigarettes, provides recommendations and resources to learn more, and emphasizes the evidence for treating tobacco (traditional cigarettes) addiction in people with mental illness.

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Appropriate use of benzodiazepines in patients with a substance use disorder is an important skill. Here are some important considerations.

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This article reviews current literature on insomnia and alcohol use disorders and highlights assessment and treatment of sleep disorders in patients with comorbid alcohol abuse.

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The author presents a clinically focused introduction to treatment principles for adolescent substance abuse disorders and reviews evidence-based approaches.

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Readers are split on whether or not the Senate's version to repeal the Affordable Care Act would serve the American people well.

Having a short and sweet medical record is one way to make your doctor's job easier. This doctor found a patient that he especially loves.

In psychiatry, hot debates abound if you just look around—and if this Special Report collection is any indication, the result is a balance of opinion and civility made richer by virtue of opposing views.

Robert Wachter, MD

Dr. Robert Wachter wrote the book on the failings of health IT and the effect these systems have on patient safety. He joined us for the Pearls podcast.

How institutions have leveraged IT to streamline the radiology workflow.

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A physician offers advice on dealing with disappointed patients, offering advice from his real-life experiences.

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