Practice Finance

Physician practices face rising denial rates, impacting revenue and efficiency. Advanced denial tracking and outsourcing can enhance management and recovery strategies.

A Madaket Health report finds nearly half of insured Americans are putting off care — Millennials are most likely to go digital or pay out-of-pocket.

Physician pay is up 3.7% — but that might be where the good news ends. From widening gender gaps to reimbursement-driven burnout, here are the key compensation trends shaking up the profession.

Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.

HealthTap DPC model made possible by Big Beautiful Bill Act

Strengthening the physician-patient bond through value-based care

Enhance patient access with RCM strategies: streamline workflows, leverage AI, and prioritize technology to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.

Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., explains the challenges and future of value-based care a decade after MACRA's launch.

Brad Boyd of BDO USA joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence can help with prior authorizations.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now the law of the land, will bring change to U.S. health care.

Beyond ‘gotcha!’: Building a modern era of humane utilization management

American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.

Susan Dentzer, M.S., president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, sat down with Medical Economics to discuss APG's latest report on Medicare reform, "Medicare Done Right."

Kristin Van Natta of RCM360 – a Med Tech Solutions company – breaks down the most common pain points ambulatory practices face when it comes to the revenue cycle, and what to look for in a vendor when outsourcing RCM services.

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, shares the top Medicare policy she'd like to see Congress act on in 2025.

How to maintain compliance when using credit card surcharges

Shelter and medical care costs rise again; Fed expected to hold rates amid tariff-fueled inflation.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

Hidden fees, rising costs and inefficiencies could be cutting into your bottom line.

How small practices can turn claim denials into faster payments, smarter workflows and long-term financial stability.

A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians lays out eight recommendations to modernize risk adjustment, reduce administrative waste and better serve high-risk patients.

A discussion with Plante Moran’s Tammy Schaeffer about why value-based care hasn’t been adopted more quickly

How finding the root cause of allergy symptoms can ease burdens on patients, clinicians and the health care system at large.

Compare the potential strategic options for transactions with hospitals, private equity platforms and other health care companies

Innovative payment models — like pay-first and direct primary care — enhance financial stability and patient engagement for independent practices.