Practice Finance

How do physicians and pharmacists compete?

What do physicians and pharmacists have in common?

How pharmacy benefit managers have grown in a bad way.

Congressman discusses current state of competition – or lack of it – and business conditions hurting independent practitioners in health care.

How lawmakers can regulate PBMs.

The right kind of ownership transition plan can mitigate challenges and ensure physician (and patient) retention and the best patient care.

While there are general steps that health care providers can take to ease the transition to value-based care and be prepared for the future, leadership and standards are imperative to making a full transition to value-based care work.

Experts debate keeping or changing greater reimbursement for health care at hospital outpatient departments instead of doctors’ offices.

Regarding Medicare physician reimbursement, Marshall says doctors should ‘ask them why they're cutting your pay.’

CMMI director testifies to explain accountable care, value-based care.

A slideshow with reaction and responses to latest version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

National report details monthly unemployment changes.

Physicians Advocacy Institute comments on federal request for information about consolidation in health care.

Here are nine reasons the bulls will keep running.

WM says Stericycle’s business will expand its environmental service offerings

A more proactive and holistic approach to revenue cycle management is critical to improving operational efficiency by reducing administrative burden, ensuring providers are appropriately reimbursed for the care they deliver and preventing billing errors or potential financial burdens for patients on the back end.

Which states were paying primary care physicians the most in 2023?

Which states were paying primary care physicians the least in 2023?

Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

National figures influenced by housing and gasoline price hikes.

The top news stories in medicine today.

AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.

In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.

Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.

Budget Committee hearing has testimony from experts, including leader of a primary care practice.

One specialty saw a decline--and it may surprise you

Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.

CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’

Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.

The top news stories in medicine today.