Practice Finance

The federal government recently finalized a rule that will allow Medicare Advantage plans to offer telemedicine as a core benefit.

Many practices turn to staffing agencies to fill vacancies. This can be a fast and easy way to find a credentialed temp, but drawbacks included expenses and work restrictions.

Is it legal for physicians to import medication for poor patients?

Under value-based pay, practices may find they need ancillary services just to maintain their current revenue.

A slideshow with tips for addressing the gender pay gap in medicine

A slideshow of the biggest challenges facing primary care in 2018. 

This slideshow will guide physicians towards effective end-of-life care discussions with all patients.

While many people blame poor spending habits for bankruptcy, the number one reason is medical debt.

Known as the CMS Primary Cares Initiative, these models are intended to transform primary care to deliver better value for patients throughout the healthcare system.

Why hospitals-not doctors-are driving up costs.

Employee turnover is always a concern, but in flush economic times like these it often jumps.

The answer to getting more affordable care and better results does not lie in paying doctors less. It lies in paying administrators less, and having a lot fewer of them.

Why female physicians make less, and how to fix it. 

Letters from our readers 

Plotting a financial path to practice success

A slideshow on how much physicians earn

A slideshow with a breakdown of median annual premiums

A slideshow about the survey respondents

A slideshow on the financial state of practices

As more physicians become employed, learning how to successfully negotiate an employment contract becomes a crucial skill to learn.

How physicians can strengthen the patient financial experience.

Not only do providers need to engage patients to improve outcomes, but they have to do it in a way that delights patients as well.

Given the increased utilization of telemedicine, federal prosecutors and regulators are beginning to take note.

Health Innovation Alliance has a vision for a healthcare landscape in which technology and data are used to deliver meaningful value, allow for the seamless exchange of healthcare data, and keep consumers at the center of their care.

Report identifies biggest risks for primary care doctors.

How can physicians help their patients?

What physicians can do to collect the payment they deserve while also avoiding compliance risk.

How physicians can adapt to the patient empowerment trend 

A look at both approaches, examining the pros and cons of each, and when, or if, it can make sense to combine the two.