July 2nd 2025
A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians lays out eight recommendations to modernize risk adjustment, reduce administrative waste and better serve high-risk patients.
June 30th 2025
A discussion with Plante Moran’s Tammy Schaeffer about why value-based care hasn’t been adopted more quickly
June 27th 2025
How finding the root cause of allergy symptoms can ease burdens on patients, clinicians and the health care system at large.
June 25th 2025
Compare the potential strategic options for transactions with hospitals, private equity platforms and other health care companies
Innovative payment models — like pay-first and direct primary care — enhance financial stability and patient engagement for independent practices.
Prior authorization delays are harming patients, DrFirst survey says
Survey data show that delays, denials and added steps tied to prior authorization are worsening patient outcomes and creating frustration — but AI may help streamline the process.
Insurance companies vow to fix prior authorization process…again
Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.
Medicare drug plans shift costs to patients under IRA
Out-of-pocket caps protect high spenders, but many others could see their drug costs rise.
The overlooked risk in physician estate planning: Who can legally access the EHR?
Electronic health records are vital to practice operations. A digital estate plan keeps them accessible
MedPAC outlines rationale for new physician pay formula for Medicare
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economics Index will have a cost but ensure beneficiary access, commission says.
Fence mending: How emerging tech is reshaping health care collaboration
AI and data analytics will cut through administrative clutter and enable payers and providers to collaborate proactively, especially for “rising risk” patient groups
Value-based care could mean better access for Traditional Medicare patients, study finds
Physicians in supported, full-risk VBC models saw more new Traditional Medicare patients and kept panels open longer.
Value-based care, independent physicians, lifestyle choices all part of MAHA
CMS Innovation Center leader outlines strategy for Making America Healthy Again.
Exit strategies for retiring physicians: Closing, selling or transitioning your practice
Transitioning your medical practice takes careful planning, communication and the right professional support.
A decade of value-based care: Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D.
A discussion with Duke University's Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., about why value-based care hasn’t been adopted more quickly
Value-based care is a team sport: Optimizing roles for better outcomes
Discover how effective teamwork in health care enhances patient outcomes, optimizes care management and boosts staff satisfaction in value-based care settings.
Mergers and acquisitions and economics trends for the practice management sector
What to make of the market right now? Here are insights on factors driving consolidation and strategies to build value in the physician practice management sector.
Is CMS going to wreck ACOs with bad math?
Aledade and ACOs press CMS to fix benchmarking error that could slash shared savings
From revenue risk to resilience: A new financial model for rural physicians
Balancing the ledger and the mission with up-front payment solutions strengthens access and revenue.
Pediatricians in direct primary care report less burnout, greater satisfaction, despite early pay cuts
Survey finds small practices deliver high satisfaction and deeper patient relationships.
Private practices prioritize payer renegotiations, time spent with patients, survey says
AdvancedMD survey shows financial health is top of mind as practices eye payer renegotiations, service expansion and staffing boosts.
In Medicare Advantage value-based care, women PCPs outperform and outearn their male peers
A new study in JAMA Health Forum finds women primary care physicians earn more under value-based models — while delivering better outcomes and fewer hospital visits.
The link between revenue cycle management and mental health patients’ well-being
Optimizing revenue cycle management for mental health providers, and how primary care physicians can help bridge the gap.
For providers, lack of payment options isn’t an option
Health care providers can enhance patient satisfaction by adopting digital payment solutions and transparency, addressing consumer demands for convenience and clarity.
Take our physician coding and documentation quiz
Test your coding knowledge with this engaging quiz on CPT, ICD-10, and E/M guidelines, featuring real-world scenarios and compliance standards.
Potential Medicaid cuts spark debate over health care in federal budget
Republican committee chair says Medicaid claims are unfounded, but advocacy groups, Democrats are predicting dire consequences.
GI Alliance taps IKS Health’s AI platform to streamline revenue cycle
GI Alliance partners with IKS Health to enhance revenue-cycle management with AI, streamlining operations for over 900 gastroenterologists nationwide.
Untangling practice challenges: Unlocking audit-proof revenue
The secrets of evaluation and management coding success.
The decline of solo primary care
Medicare data shows a shift toward larger, multispecialty and hospital-affiliated practices.
Seven steps to boost cash flow for your health care practice
Physicians can enhance cash flow and practice profitability by mastering claims management, addressing denials, and optimizing revenue cycle processes for better patient care.
10 hidden costs that are hurting your practice's bottom line
Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.
Accountable care, value-based payment should be part of Making America Health Again
NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.
Mergers and acquisitions and economics trends for the physician practice management sector
Former DOJ officials warn of ‘big health care’ monopolies
Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.
Prior authorization: How it evolved, why it burdens physicians and patients, and the promise of AI
Learn how prior authorization began, why it hurts doctors and patients, and how new CMS rules and AI could finally streamline the process in 2025 and beyond.