Todd Shryock

Electronic prior authorizations could save $454 million annually. 

Why not report on measures that when done properly can also reduce your risk of being sued for malpractice?

CMS has been slowly pushing telehealth, making it an option for Medicare Advantage plans and ACOs, as long as they are part of risk-sharing contracts. It’s also allowed under Medicare Part B for treating substance abuse disorders.

Know the signs of burnout out and how to treat it. 

A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation examined what the public opinion was for single-payer healthcare. 

As healthcare has evolved from strictly fee-for-service toward more value-based care models, these laws can make it difficult for physicians to coordinate care for a patient across facilities.

Reimbursement trends every doctor needs to know

A recent study provides insight into public opinions about healthcare. 

There are ways to fund the growth of a practice beyond a private equity investment.

William Maruca, JD, discusses changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback statute.

Time to brush up on some particularly festive ICD-10 codes

What it is, what these firms want, and why your practice might be a target

The program was originally slated to start in January 2020, but will now begin in January 2021. 

The government has a plan. Will it work?

Americans give their opinion on Medicaid.

Vaccines are essential to preventing disease outbreaks, but some states do better than others when it comes to immunizations.

Medical Economics spoke with an industry expert to gain insight into how consolidation is changing the market and how rates might be affected.

Value-based care has created a conundrum: pretty much everyone in healthcare likes the idea of paying for outcomes, but no one is sure how to fairly implement it.

Reimbursement can be tricky-here's what you need to know for the rest of the year.

Survey reveals significant gaps in overall knowledge of diabetes 

How to plan for long-term success, even when faced with massive school loans.

A recent study found that diabetes patients who receive four hemoglobin A1c per year have much lower hospitalization costs than those who receive three or fewer tests. The savings amount to thousands of dollars per patient, per year.

An expert task force says screening is justified by evidence and can help patients

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Quality Payment Program as part of its effort to reduce provider burden.

In remarks to the Better Medicare Alliance 2019 Medicare Advantage Summit, CMS Administrator Seema Verma shared the Trump Administration’s vision for the future of American healthcare.

Psychiatric collaborative care management may improve patient outcomes and boost revenue, but before you report it for reimbursement, make sure you understand the following five facts.

Certain models of the MiniMed insulin pump were recalled by its manufacturer Medtronic due to potential cybersecurity risks related to the pumps’ wireless communication with other devices, such as glucose meters and monitoring systems.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring transparency in healthcare prices, a move he hopes will drive down costs by helping consumers make informed choices. 

Results of a physician survey dispels the myth that doctors are reluctant to refer patients to specialists for access to clinical studies.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote July 10 on the Connected Care pilot program, which would provide $100 million to develop new telehealth programs for rural and underserved areas as well as veterans.