Practice Finance

Pharmacy benefit managers point to study that financial incentives help them bring down drug prices for patients.

CMS agrees, but surgeons and specialists fear a pay cut if family docs get more.

Supporters counter that payment options improve access to care as federal regulators seek more information on possible ‘predatory’ practices.

When done correctly, doctors become the ‘quarterback’ leading a patient care team.

Measuring engagement is key to meaningful change when workers are straining but loyal, and want to build a culture of excellence.

Primary care gets catch-up in latest AMGA compensation survey.

Want to improve your service to patients? Be proactive about your practice’s financial management.

New drugs may lighten patient weights and wallets.

Legislation that would speed up treatment reviews is piling up. Will Congress or CMS act first?

Use these to develop a strategic approach to profitably manage and effectively resolve low-dollar accounts receivables.

MGMA publishes position paper on another way insurance companies squeeze dollars out of doctors.

Food is up, gas is down, health care has mixed results in latest Consumer Price Index.

Are you leaving money on the table because you aren't coding correctly?

Lawmakers say they are ‘alarmed’ as hospitals get $28 billion in tax breaks, but millions of Americans struggle with medical debt.

MGMA report details trends that put a strain on physician-owned practices.

Researchers offer policy solutions that could slow down acquisitions that lead to price increases for patients.

Medicare data offer a snapshot of health care workforce in recent years.

Patients and physicians would benefit by replacing layers of administration with meaningful connections for care.

Patients need ‘timely and high-quality care,’ not ‘bureaucratic red tape,’ lawmakers say.

Physicians in Congress speak on federal legislation that aims for medical care price transparency for consumers.

New playbook has endorsement of AMA, health insurers, accountable care organizations.

Gas costs go down as food prices rise from June 2022.

The key ingredient to optimal performance in tobacco cessation is to provide every tobacco user an evidence-based intervention at every visit.

President, critics split on the economy as monthly tally comes in below average so far in 2023.

President announces federal agencies will tighten loopholes that pad insurance company pockets while leaving consumers in debt.

How health care companies – from huge systems down to primary care practices – can launch impactful digital strategies to drive, educate, and engage consumers.

Latest AMGA survey shows pay also is increasing for advanced practice clinicians.

Processing an avalanche of invoices can be labor-intensive, error-prone, and expensive. There is a better way.

Commonwealth Fund lists 18 states where the largest percentage of the population has medical debt.