Practice Finance

Report found that payers continue to deny claims at an alarming rate

Incentivizing high-quality care reduces costs while improving patient outcomes.

Report found commonalities among high-performing ACOs

Study shows that health savings and flexible spending accounts may be driving up insurance premiums

To transform the promise of value-based care into reality, the health care industry must truly work together and accelerate the implementation and adoption of this impactful care model

Commonwealth Fund experts consider value-based care, but it’s likely not a magic bullet to reduce administrative costs or friction.

Insurers are using AI to deny claims – so isn’t it time to start using AI to get them approved?

It’s crucial to have a robust program for responding to denied claims. Here’s how to build one.

Whether you're considering selling your practice, bringing in a partner, or preparing for retirement, having a clear and accurate valuation is essential for making informed decisions about your practice’s future.

What you need to know before making the sale

Here is some guidance for how practice owners can view their practices as outsiders and questions for physicians to ask as they contemplate joining a practice, especially as a future partner.

Expect patient care to suffer when physicians face a 2.8% decrease in reimbursement in 2025, even as regulators acknowledge practice costs are going up.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free registration required to view.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

Study examines quality measures per contract and finds there are a lot of them.

Many of these items should be addressed in advance of going to market or accepting indications of interest from potential buyers.

Ignoring low-dollar claims and hoping they work out is not the answer. Instead, consider finding a partner that specializes in that collection, because those little claims add up.

DPC improves the physician-patient relationship by reducing administrative tasks, removing insurance company middlemen, and focusing on individualized care.

A slideshow with key findings from a study by The Commonwealth Fund.

Employer-sponsored health care costs expected to see biggest increase in over a decade

The top news stories in medicine today.

Savings in the future on 10 prescription drugs for taxpayers and Medicare patients.

Beneficiaries are projected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket spending next year.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free registration required to view.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession andmore.

Announcement comes as bankruptcy court case continues; lawmakers demand answers.

Study examines costs that build up when health care workers go to school or get sick.

Physicians can use life insurance as a key financial tool for supporting school debt and building personal security.

REITs are a great way to invest in real estate without the hassle of managing properties.

AAFP president weighs in on current issues in U.S. health care market.