SPOTLIGHT -
May 8th 2024
Budget Committee hearing has testimony from experts, including leader of a primary care practice.
May 6th 2024
Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.
May 1st 2024
CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’
April 30th 2024
Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.
April 29th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
4 tips for patient-centered billing
Many practices’ billing practice fall short of their patients’ expectations.
Five questions to ask before considering a merger
If you haven’t thought through these five things, you are not ready to merge.
Report details how to rebuild primary care
Reforming payment models, expanding telehealth, and supporting team-based care are key to ensuring access to primary care.
Executives: Costs of health care benefits becoming unsustainable
A majority of employers say government should have a greater role in providing health care coverage and covering costs.
Proposed bill would pay pharmacists to provide care in underserved areas
The bill would have Medicare paying pharmacists for providing basic care.
What physicians need to know before opening a medispa
If properly structured, a medispa business presents an opportunity for physicians to increase recurring practice revenue, some of which may be generated by non-physicians.
Healthcare groups still uncertain due to COVID-19 pandemic
Uncertainty remains in the healthcare sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the industry.
Billions in NIH funding enabled COVID-19 vaccines
The NIH’s investments in vaccine technology before the pandemic paid dividends in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Healthcare jobs still down from end of 2020
Small employment increases in March and February couldn’t replenish the more than 80,000 jobs lost in January.
Telehealth reimbursement program opens April 29
Round two of the program will provide $249 million to support physicians by providing reimbursement of services necessary for telehealth
How to code lingering and late effects of COVID-19
There are many symptoms that can be associated with so-called long-haulers.
Medicare sequestration pushed to end of 2021
President Biden signed legislation extending the moratorium on a 2 percent Medicare cut.
Retirement savings advice for physicians
In times of uncertainty, its crucial for physicians to build a plan to protect their financial future.
Study: Personal loans increasingly going toward medical expenses
Even with non-COVID care being avoided, patients are still having trouble making ends meet.
Physician organizations call for prior authorization changes
A letter to the acting administrator of CMS says there’s concern they can delay patient access to care.
Is your patient experience on the rocks? These practices might be to blame
It takes just one problem or inconvenience to affect the patient’s experience at your practice.
COVID-19 drove increase in size of healthcare mergers
While the number of healthcare mergers fell, the average transaction size skyrocketed.
Five tips for physicians to find personal finance success in 2021
Use this year to get your financial house in order. Here’s how.
Ready or not: 3 big changes coming for primary care physicians
Even before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.
Roth IRAs for physicians: 13 questions and answers
There are tools physicians can unlock to gain the financial benefits of a Roth IRA.
Review your finances now to keep on track in 2021
It’s always a good time to do a financial review. You’ll make sure your savings and investments are aligned with your goals and reduce income taxes.
Five financial ratios that track your practice’s financial health
These ratios will help you determine the level of financial stability of your practice and help you make better decisions for your future.
Pandemic financial troubles persist for practices
A survey found eight in 10 practices are still seeing revenue more than 10 percent below pre-pandemic levels.
Managing debt
Strategies physicians can use to consolidate and manage their debt load
Healthcare access a struggle for small businesses during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased barriers to healthcare access for small businesses and private practices.
The COVID Reset: Reimagining health care delivery and reimbursement
Pandemic shows how value-based care can benefit everyone
Congress extends Paycheck Protection Program
The program, which helps small businesses financially, will continue another two months.
Medical liability costs on the rise
More than 30% of premiums increased in 2020
Senate passes bill to avoid Medicare 2 percent payment cut
How has COVID affected revenue cycle management?
Everything you need to know about the changes the pandemic has had on RCM and what you can do to improve.