SPOTLIGHT -
April 29th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
April 25th 2024
A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
April 24th 2024
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
MGMA 2020: How to improve patient engagement through financial information
The key to happy and healthy patients? Honest talk about finances.
MGMA 2020: Preparing financially for a post-COVID-19 world
As the pandemic wreaks financial ruin on practices across the country, physician leaders need to begin to plan for their financial futures after the pandemic has passed.
MGMA 2020: Is your clinical space efficient?
By making better use of your existing space, you can eliminate wait times, excess supplies, overcrowded rooms—and save money.
Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, analyzes health care after COVID-19
McClellan, a former CMS and FDA leader, discusses how to transform health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role for primary care.
How health care businesses can proactively manage their costs
Controlling continuum of costs has always been important in running a health care practice, but the pandemic has made reining in excessive operating expenses vital
MGMA 2020: How to save money on real estate leasing costs
If you want a good deal on your lease, follow these pro tips.
Will payers fund more services in preventive care?
Payers have been slow to reimburse for preventive care. Is that changing?
AMA Study: Competition shrinks as health insurance markets concentrate
The study also found that payer sway in a region hurts not only patient care, but also physician pay.
The true value of value-based care
Achieving accurate, transparent, and replicable monetary estimates of shared savings in value-based care
Avoid these 8 mistakes to reduce medical school debt
Are you ready to make some sacrifices to find financial freedom?
Six ways for women physicians to close the gender pay gap
Here’s the good news: this is one type of gender pay difference that is easy to fix
Finances, staffing, PPE: Preparing your practice for COVID-19's next wave
There are financial, legal and operational considerations physicians must consider as they deal with COVID-19 and flu season.
5 tips on improving patient satisfaction and boosting revenue
These tips from MGMA can help your practice bounce back from the economic effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Regeneron seeks EUA for antibody cocktail treatment
The drug was administered to President Donald J. Trump after his diagnosis last week and he has touted it as a “cure” to the deadly disease.
How Accountable Care Organizations Can Survive the Next Healthcare Crisis
Challenges faced by ACOs during the pandemic have been especially acute
Tips to get your practice finances back on track
Many practices are facing down a huge revenue shortfall from the pandemic's shut down. But there are ways to recoup your losses and grow your practice.
AMA calls for modifications to the proposed Medicare 2021 fee schedule
The organization says the Medicare fee schedule should reflect changes brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Americans pay much more for insulin than patients in other countries, study finds
A study found insulin costs in the U.S. are higher than in 32 comparison countries.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on treatment landscape
The free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. EDT on Oct. 13.
E/M changes take effect January 2021
Is your practice ready for the changes that are coming?
Strategy checklist for medical practice acquisitions
Who profits from medical records?
Medical records, which most patients think are private and protected, are in reality lucrative commodities in a multibillion-dollar industry.
HHS announces $20 billion in provider relief funding
Practices can begin applying for the funds Oct. 5.
The future of fee-for-service medicine
Fee-for-service medicine will remain for many years to come.
The importance of a stable revenue cycle
Practices should guarantee as much revenue as possible upfront
Tips for financial forecasting
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to unforeseen events are key to good financial forecasting
Harvard Pilgrim provides more than $3 million in support to primary care practices
The company has already announced an intent to distribute $10,000 to 120 independent primary care practices in Connecticut.
Emergency financing sources for medical practices
Practices should take advantage of federal and state programs
Budgeting for medical practices
Practices need to regularly evaluate their revenue and expenses
Coronavirus: Primary care practices still not at pre-pandemic levels
The condition of primary care has been improving modestly, but 35 percent are still seeing revenue and pay lower than pre-pandemic levels.