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Remote patient monitoring: How it benefits primary careRemote patient monitoring can help primary care physicians improve care delivery and reshape patient outcomes.
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Primary care physicians are critical in addressing health inequities in readmissions and long-term careWho should coordinate care transitions? The doctors with the best picture of care through touchpoints with patients and their families.
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CMS must level playing field for independent physiciansIndependents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.
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A deep dive into the intersection between primary and culturally competent careIntegrating cultural competence into primary care is essential for addressing the unique needs of diverse populations, especially in underserved communities.
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5 retirement-planning challenges for physician-owned practices — and 5 solutionsRecent events have made it even more challenging for physicians to forecast and plan for their retirements.
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Lawmakers must act this year to fix Medicare reimbursement for physiciansInadequate annual payments from Medicare have led to financial insecurity among physician-owned practices, putting patients’ access to care at risk.
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Breaking the obesity cycle: A call for comprehensive careObesity has long been treated as a lifestyle issue rather than a complex chronic disease.
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Can AI rescue physicians from their EHR woes?The next frontier of software to reduce physicians’ documentation burdens
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Digital health tools propel chronic condition management to a new age of careBecause what happens in the doctor's office is only one piece of the puzzle.
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How health care providers can stay compliant with HIPAA audit changesHHS-OIG’s recommended changes to the audit program aim to strengthen data protections.
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Share buybacks versus dividends: No contestBuybacks are often illogically equated with dividends—the direct distribution of profits to shareholders in cash on a periodic basis at the discretion of corporate boards.
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Captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practicesIn the context of small and midsize private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security.
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How to successfully outsource chronic care management at a small practiceSuccessfully implementing a CCM program starts with laying the operational groundwork.
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Shared savings: The primary care physician's entry point to value-based careValue-based models are designed to reward health care providers who improve patient care while contributing to an overall reduction in cost.
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Patient Monitoring Services Need Increased Scrutiny to Prevent False Claims Act Enforcement ActionKnowing the details of how and where your service provider operates is vital to avoiding violations.
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Generative AI: A game-changer for primary care physiciansWhat are the time sinks taking you away from your patients? Artificial intelligence will assist those on the front lines of medicine.
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How Congress can stave off a crisis in home careCongress has just weeks to prevent a health care disaster.
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Why a Medicare pay cut to physicians should matter to everyoneWith burnout, worker shortages and razor-thin margins, primary care doctors are in trouble in the United States, and Medicare is not helping.
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Protecting your medical practice from a devastating cyberattackCan you afford to close your doors for 2-3 weeks while a cyberattack is investigated and remediation is performed?
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10 tips for responding to patients in an emotional or behavioral crisisBeing empathetic and respectful are keys to defusing potentially dangerous situations with patients
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CMS resumes practice auditsIf your organization is selected for an audit, remember that you have options.
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Seven steps to boost cash flow for your health care practicePhysicians can enhance cash flow and practice profitability by mastering claims management, addressing denials, and optimizing revenue cycle processes for better patient care.
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Often overlooked factors when selling a practice that can leave money on the tableHow do partners ensure a successful outcome when selling their medical practice?
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Empowering patient self-management through telehealthFor patients struggling with self-management, telehealth offers solutions by creating new ways to engage that make the care process less taxing, less costly, and more effective.
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How primary care physicians can help safeguard the nation’s blood supplyAs the American population ages and donations decline, raising awareness is a crucial first step to replenish supplies.
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How Singular Wealth Management focuses on the unique needs of physiciansWhen it comes to financial planning, physicians have different concerns that most individuals.
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Taming the wild telehealth frontierSuccessful implementation and integration of these technologies will be critical for practices to realize their true benefit
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The lost meaning of ‘quality’ and ‘cost’ in value-based careFour challenges organizations must address to truly improve cost efficiency and quality in health care.
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Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutionsFor most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.
