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Seoul Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care in seven states.

Physicians Foundation survey examines doctor reactions and involvement in health care consolidation.

CMS to make offer in February 2024 for prices to take effect in 2026.

U.S. Department of Justice, health insurer announce agreement, five-year corporate integrity agreement.

Senators formally introduce act that has been in discussion since summer.

Informational webinar scheduled for this week for physicians, other clinicians and practice managers.

We're in the era of online healthcare, but who's paying for it? And how much?

Patients with greater health risks had more screenings and more savings, without extending full health insurance in New York City.

Legislation has bipartisan support, but critic says it’s throwing money at a problem with no guarantee it will help.

Democrats say their objections are the bidding of big pharma.

Price transparency has gotten better, but still needs work to make costs clear to patients, a new study finds.

From Congress to employers: shifting the primary care paradigm through efficient payment models to embrace innovative solutions, improve access, and transform health care delivery.

Legislation would pay for more physicians, nurses, dentists, to maximize services at community health centers.

Lawmakers blame opponents’ economic policies for effects on families.

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.

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.