Practice Finance

A recent patient survey finds that online ratings and patient comments play a significant role in many people’s choice of healthcare providers.

More physicians are now employed by a hospital or a hospital-owned practice than own their own practice, according to a new employment study released this week by the American Medical Association (AMA).

By improving exam room design and workflow data and equipment, medical practices can facilitate a better experience for both patients and caregivers.

While there are obvious concerns over primary care shortages, nurse practitioners practicing unsupervised is NOT a safe or wise answer.

What physicians can do about these common coding mistakes

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.