Practice Finance

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.

A survey sheds light on why people don’t pay medical bills and what impact medical debt is having on patients.

Study finds greater use of prevention, care coordination codes could bolster practices' bottom lines

Understand the proper use of modifiers 54, 55 and 56.

Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?

Medical care index, not counting energy, up 4% for year.

Federal Trade Commission says PBMs use “highly complicated” contracts to wield “enormous influence."

Labor shortages, supply prices are factors in health system operating margins.

Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.

There are more differences than you might think.

The subspecialties with the highest starting salaries, and highest incomes after 10 years, for men and women in adult medical subspecialties.

There are a lot of little strategies that can add up to big savings.

Having a successful practice is great, but you are probably still leaking money.

How 21 specialties compare, ranked by level of growth.

How much more do Americans spend on prescription drugs than people in other countries?

Survey shows that most people favor Medicare expansion and have had a surprise medical bill.

Malpractices rates across the country according to multiple variables.

Focus on these five things to stay ahead of the competition.

Public health insurance benefits include better access to care and higher quality of care.

Many practices’ billing practice fall short of their patients’ expectations.

If you haven’t thought through these five things, you are not ready to merge.

Reforming payment models, expanding telehealth, and supporting team-based care are key to ensuring access to primary care.

A majority of employers say government should have a greater role in providing health care coverage and covering costs.

The bill would have Medicare paying pharmacists for providing basic care.

If properly structured, a medispa business presents an opportunity for physicians to increase recurring practice revenue, some of which may be generated by non-physicians.

Uncertainty remains in the healthcare sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the industry.