The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.
The broken fee-for-service model, in combination with CMS’ efforts to contain costs, promises to cripple our health care delivery system unless providers transition to a value-based care model – and soon.
Driven by unsustainable cost increases, increased public and regulatory scrutiny, as well as shifting alliances, healthcare is undergoing a radical transformation
Several factors are pushing organizations to shift certain surgeries to the outpatient setting.
Sometimes, the biggest financial dangers are the ones we don’t see.
Understand the tools physicians need to combat chronic pain as the opioid crisis continues.
An honorable mention in this year's contest.
What health professionals need to know about coordination of benefits strategies for collecting revenue, including liability revenue
Lessons learned from a physician
How can medical care provided by a physician's practice, which often requires face-to-face interactions, work remotely?
Best practices to maximize workflow and income by using AI in revenue cycle management systems.
Life expectancy has decreased among middle-aged adults due to deaths of despair.
The new year's deductible reset period may offer providers a new opportunity to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship
An honorable mention entry in the 2019 contest.
While there are many key concepts and strategies to be aware of prior to and during any lease or purchase negotiation, there are an equal or greater number of mistakes to avoid.
These three strategies can minimize the risks for both patients and staff.
Ransomware is on the rise. What can healthcare organizations do to stop these hacks?
Can telehealth solve rural health issues? Maybe. But only with a mindful approach.
Understanding non-compete clauses and other issues that physicians must confront in such agreements.
Healthcare needs more clinician leaders, but they’re often not properly prepared for the job.
The pace of change is accelerating in ways that we haven’t seen before. Here's some predictions for what’s coming our way.
It’s critical that healthcare providers understand how to better prepare, operationally and financially, for the next outbreak.
Since 2013, the Obesity Algorithm has undergone yearly updates to help healthcare professionals stay abreast of the latest developments in obesity medicine.
Prioritizing hearing can improve patient outcomes and healthcare savings.
Four areas where physicians can use the EHR to propel population health efforts.