Practice Finance

Sticker prices rarely tell the full story. Here’s what independent practices should know before investing in a billing platform.

New analysis argues that Medicare’s payment system undervalues cognitive effort in primary care, contributing to physician shortages and reduced patient access.

SullivanCotter survey shows faster wage growth for frontline roles as systems juggle costs and retention.

MedWay completes its first quarter serving independent doctors’ offices and physician-led health centers.

Older patients increasingly embrace digital payments for health care, highlighting the need for providers to enhance communication and accessibility of these tools.

Clean claims that drive quick payments require foundational workflows, configuring systems properly from the start, and regularly revisiting how you measure success.

Health insurance companies pledge prior authorization reform, yet providers face ongoing delays and distrust, highlighting the gap between promises and reality.

CareCredit webinar explores strategies that can help health care teams be more comfortable having financial conversations with patients.

Analysis of more than 17,000 privately insured adults finds significant declines in out-of-pocket costs, but no relief from high premiums or medical debt.

Patients in value-based care practices were nearly 28% more likely to receive full guideline-directed therapy.

New platform aims to speed approvals, cut denials and ease physician workload.

Practical, proven billing improvements — from front-desk diligence to denial prevention — that keep cash flow steady and your revenue cycle running smoothly.

AI transforms health care operations, driving cost reductions and efficiency through automation, predictive analytics and real-world data in clinical trials.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Medical practices face staffing shortages and rising costs, prompting innovative strategies to manage health insurance and improve employee wellness effectively.

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

Bankruptcy consultant Gibbins Advisors reports on key economic indicators for the second quarter.

Physician practices face rising denial rates, impacting revenue and efficiency. Advanced denial tracking and outsourcing can enhance management and recovery strategies.

A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.

Physician pay is up 3.7% — but that might be where the good news ends. From widening gender gaps to reimbursement-driven burnout, here are the key compensation trends shaking up the profession.

Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.

HealthTap DPC model made possible by Big Beautiful Bill Act

Strengthening the physician-patient bond through value-based care

Enhance patient access with RCM strategies: streamline workflows, leverage AI, and prioritize technology to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.

Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., explains the challenges and future of value-based care a decade after MACRA's launch.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now the law of the land, will bring change to U.S. health care.

Beyond ‘gotcha!’: Building a modern era of humane utilization management

How to maintain compliance when using credit card surcharges

Shelter and medical care costs rise again; Fed expected to hold rates amid tariff-fueled inflation.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.