Practice Finance

Primary care is crucial to U.S. health care, but declining. The Commonwealth Fund offers suggestions on how to invest more in it.

Calls for court appeal, congressional action to ensure services continue for patients.

Financial tech adviser InstaMed compiles data about health care payment trends.

Patients, payers also share 2022 perspectives as everyone deals with staffing, burnout, and high costs likely to continue this year.

As medical expenditures approach 20% of GDP, Health Affairs Council delineates road map to lower national bill.

Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.

Decision comes as central bank weighs fallout of recent bank rescues

HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.

You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.

Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.

House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.

Survey examines patient preferences for online presence, communications, social media.

They add to recent primary care expansions by Amazon, Walmart.

Committee on Oversight and Accountability echoes Senate, FTC in examining prescription drug pricing companies.

Adult, youth criteria aim to support care for 150 million people across nation.

Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.

MGMA agrees accurate billing is essential, but more information is needed before changing the system next year.

Independents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.

Operating margins better than a year ago, but financial challenges remain and health care locations are shifting.

It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.

Company announces acquisition of AI company, change to public benefit corporation.

Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.

KFF analysis examines funding, overall financial condition.

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

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