Practice Finance

But costs outpace national averages in some states with fewer physicians.

Physicians out front as FTC contemplates national rule against noncompete agreements.

Change is coming – and physicians might find it more difficult to get paid.

National figures show food, gas, shelter all cost more than a year ago.

New regs could reduce administrative burdens physicians and delays in patient care.

Fill-in physicians can find flexibility and financial benefits while developing their careers.

Feds announce charges in Michigan-based ring involving doctors visiting patients at home.

Resources can help Black doctors negotiate contracts to close the salary gap.

Family physicians lead charge to get issue on federal agenda early in 2023.

Pair will ‘evaluate customer response’ and possibly expand to additional stores.

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.

Negotiate with knowledge and watch out for pitfalls with billing and side hustles.

President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.

Patient care may be the most common career path for physicians, but it isn't the only one out there.

Greater percentages of orthopedic specialists and neurosurgeons accept payments compared to internists, study says.

$8.9 billion deal will join 680 provider locations in 26 markets.

Income, price levels, Medicaid expansion all are factors in state-level analysis.

Financial services firm formed Morgan Health to improve health care for employees.

Federal investigators detail separate cases involving criminal charges and civil claims.

Know the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.

MGMA survey quantifies rising costs, revenues, patient encounters, and more.

Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.

Rates of salary and incentive increases are up as pandemic’s effects ease

Poll shows that minority populations are suffering the most.

Sector still not at February 2020 levels and COVID-19 pandemic has lingering economic effects.

Clues point to illegal kickbacks and schemes that put practitioners and patients at risk.