Practice Finance

A new survey from Smarter Technologies and MedCity News shows hospitals and practices waiting months for payment, battling costly billing software and turning to AI for relief.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

Bain & Company finds hospitals accelerating investment in primary care and value-based care, even as labor shortages and patient skepticism over AI threaten progress.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

Prior authorization remains one of the top pain points in health care, consuming hours of physician and staff time each week and delaying care for countless patients. This Medical Economics FAQ unpacks the most common questions physicians ask about prior authorization, its real costs, and what reforms may be on the horizon.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

Trilliant Health’s 2025 report reveals rising costs, poor value, and shifting care trends as the U.S. health care system faces urgent transformation.

A new analysis of 11.6 billion Medicare claims from 2013-2023 shows physician participation rose modestly over the past decade, but exits surged — especially among older physicians, women and those in rural and shortage areas.

Why advocates say health care needs a nuanced view of private equity partnerships in medicine.

With denials cutting deeper into practice revenue, physicians are turning to AI-driven tools to catch errors before submission, automate appeals and reduce administrative burnout.

Four areas every physician should evaluate before selling their practice

The administrative burdens of running a practice, from HR to billing to compliance, aren't part of delivering care.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Jason Jobes of Norwood shares a practical blueprint for helping physician practices transition to value-based care.

Jason Jobes of Norwood says successful value-based care transitions depend less on strategy, and more on communication, alignment and expectation setting.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood discusses how smaller physician groups can find success in value-based care — and why partnerships may be the key.

Compensation climbed to record levels in 2025, fueled by supply-demand imbalances and new expectations among younger physicians.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains how practices can balance revenue maximization with compliance as regulators intensify audits and scrutiny over coding accuracy.

Jason Jobes of Norwood shares why mastering data interpretation is key to driving performance and reimbursement under VBC.

Jason Jobes of Norwood outlines why taking the right amount of financial risk — and investing in infrastructure — is essential for practices transitioning to VBC.

A revised CMS notice late on Oct. 15 said claims for Physician Fee Schedule and other payment programs will be processed and paid in a timely manner. The exceptions are claims for programs that have expired, such as telehealth flexibilities.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why the move toward value-based care is both necessary and challenging — and what physician practices can do to prepare.

AI offers much potential, but do physicians trust it to solve the prior authorization problem?

Explore these essential financial indicators and strategies for successfully expanding your medical practice while avoiding common pitfalls.