Practice Management

Physician-owned real estate can be a major factor in the overall value of a private equity deal.

Paying for health care is a burden in America, and employers – including medical practices -- need to look at alternatives to traditional health insurance

A conversation with Hugh Francis III, MD, about the steps to take if you are sued for malpractice.

Seniors didn’t grow up with the internet so reaching them requires a different strategy

There’s a surge in a new type of litigation: “wrongful life” lawsuits. These lawsuits emerge when hospitals and clinicians don’t bother to obtain or choose to ignore a patient’s documented care planning wishes.

As payers push docs to shoulder more risk, practices need to develop a strategy to maximize revenue

The provision requiring various preventive coverages is being challenged in court

Study of enrollment trends highlights the benefits most employers offer their workers

Medical practices can choose from a wide array of tools to enable communication with patients from diverse backgrounds

If your name is Kathy, Beth, Kyle, or Sam, you are more likely to annoy your co-workers

Burnout is pushing many doctors to retire, but administrators think it is something else

Deciding where to practice is among the most important career decisions doctors face and often involves myriad considerations.

Despite telehealth’s popularity during the pandemic, many still don’t about it and other home health innovations

AAFP announces good news for primary care in results of NRMP Match.

Minimum standards, financial aid for small systems would help, industry experts say.

Physicians are stretched thin, but resources exist to help them help patients — especially youths — with behavioral health concerns.

It’s important to understand current challenges that physician practices are facing with patient collections.

Japanese study showed that despite the challenges of the pandemic, solid primary care was still key to keeping people out of the hospital

You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.

If the ACA is forced to drop some preventive services, many adults say they will not pay for them out of pocket

Even small practices can see gains in revenue, productivity, and morale when employees are allowed to work remotely.

To successfully navigate these turbulent times, physician practices will need to look for ways to increase revenue and decrease costs to help offset losses and increasing expenses.

Internists have largest share of RPM claims; family doctors are third.

Committee on Oversight and Accountability echoes Senate, FTC in examining prescription drug pricing companies.

MGMA agrees accurate billing is essential, but more information is needed before changing the system next year.

Building a foundation for cybersecurity can help physicians avoid costly mistakes.

Working with patients to increase their adherence and the physician-patient relationship.

Six organizations to implement programs based on six principles for healthy workplace culture.

Independents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.

When can you waive copays or deductibles? Can you provide free care for physician colleagues and their families?