Practice Finance

Is the U.S. in early stages of recession? Reports cite economic indicator tied to jobless figures.

Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.

A clear explanation of benefits can help both the patient and the provider.

Open meeting to be held online Aug. 1; independent pharmacies, PBM trade group offer responses to federal reviews.

ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.

Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.

Expert advice for turning your back office staff into billing and collections all-stars.

Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.

It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.

PBMs counter that document is heavy on accusations but empty for evidence.

Higher standards for obstetrical services are also part of the CMS proposal

Will record low uninsurance rates continue? Here’s what to know from now until 2034 from the latest forecast by the Congressional Budget Office.

Study projects spending trends across U.S. health care system.

Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.

Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.

House subcommittee holds hearing on best ways to shift from fee-for-service for treatments, to incentivizing better health for patients.

Report serves as benchmark for salaries and wages across the nation.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

Watch three educational sessions on coding and billing, retirement planning, and group disability insurance.

Report to Congress this month debates aspects of how Medicare will pay doctors in coming years.

What are the potential opportunity costs of not making the transition to value-based care?

A discussion of potential opportunities and legal risks that physicians and medical aesthetics business owners should be aware of going into the second half of 2024 and beyond.

The consolidation of health care is well underway, with PBMs making moves to keep and expand their control. But new models are emerging to offer hope for changing the health care industry for good.

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

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.