How physicians can stay independent
COVID has made being an independent physician even more challenging. Here are some insights on what the future might look like for doctors making a go of it on their own.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 17 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
Telemedicine offers the potential for increasing revenue
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says that with careful preparation, practices can profit from telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Disrupting Healthcare Through Tech: The Next Wave of Health IT Innovation
The healthcare sector must explore every weapon in its arsenal to continually fight and control COVID-19.
How to avoid getting pulled into healthcare fraud
Many fraudulent schemes appear as legitimate business opportunities
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 16 update
Report finds telehealth usage on the rise
As much as 20 percent of all medical visits in 2020 will be conducted by telehealth.
The changing requirements for telehealth billing
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices need to closely monitor their payers’ requirements for telehealth billing, because they are changing constantly.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 15 update
How has the COVID pandemic made it more difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Drops in patient volume is just one factor hurting practices nationwide
6 reasons 2021’s Medicare payment changes are good for primary care doctors
The ACP outlined reasons why Congress, physicians and patients should support changes to the physician fee schedule
Trump signs executive order seeking to lower drug costs
The order aims to lower drug prices by “putting America first.”
2020 Coding Guide: Get Paid What You're Owed
Address coding vulnerabilities to protect practice revenue.
Coronavirus: AstraZeneca/Oxford resumes vaccine trial
The trial had been halted due to a side-effect in an English patient.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 13 update
What COVID-19 reveals about physician moral injury
The pandemic hit a health care system — and physicians — already in crisis.
Survey: Most patients satisfied with virtual care
Telehealth and other forms of virtual care have increased dramatically since the onset of COVID-19, and research shows patients prefer it over traditional care.
How telemedicine became the most essential business in America today
Finding the telemedicine platform that is the right fit.
Are more independent practices joining hospital systems due to the pandemic?
Practices unable to survive financially due to the pandemic have simply been closing, rather than selling themselves to hospital systems.
Nine tips for collecting patient balances
Collecting copayments and coinsurance is challenging because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Innovate patient engagement solutions
The shift to telemedicine due to COVID-19 is a good time for physicians to change their approach to patient engagement
Patient education can improve medication adherence
Improvements in health literacy may lead to greater medication adherence
Take a consumer-oriented approach to your billing cycle
The three main areas where physicians can focus their billing practices.
AMA awards grants to researchers studying women in medicine
The scholarships are given to researchers to identity and address issues that affect women physicians and medical students.
The current state of medical practices
Practices’ decisions on reopening depend on each practice’s circumstances and how many staff are willing to return.
Address social determinants improve patient outcomes
There is a growing recognition in health care that many chronic conditions can be improved by addressing social determinants of health first.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 11 update
Use AI to Improve Administrative Operations First
Don’t worry, AI probably won’t replace the doctor any time soon
The daily huddle: The best two minutes you can spend with your staff
Why physicians should consider a daily huddle to boost staff efficiency and hit practice goals.
Webinar: When COVID-19 and the flu meet
A trio of experts will discuss how to battle dual epidemics.