SPOTLIGHT -
March 29th 2023
Patients, payers also share 2022 perspectives as everyone deals with staffing, burnout, and high costs likely to continue this year.
March 28th 2023
As medical expenditures approach 20% of GDP, Health Affairs Council delineates road map to lower national bill.
March 24th 2023
Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.
March 22nd 2023
Decision comes as central bank weighs fallout of recent bank rescues
March 17th 2023
HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.
CARES Act compliance for physicians: The provider relief fund, explained
What to know about the provider relief fund and how to avoid costly mistakes in the use of the funding.
PPP loans and practice finance options
Everything you need to know about getting money to help your practice survive
CMS seeks primary care practices to enroll in alternate payment model
The Primary Care First Model options ties patient health outcomes to practice payments.
Large number of hospitals not complying with price transparency rule
A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule
Amazon Care going nationwide
The online sales behemoth will roll its hybrid telehealth and in-person health care service across the U.S. this summer.
House bill would extend Medicare sequestration moratorium
If passed, the bill would extend the moratorium to the end of the year rather than the end of this month.
MedPAC releases Medicare payment policy recommendations
The committee’s report to congress includes recommendations for fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, Part D, and telehealth.
2021 E/M Guidelines Based on Time
Answers to common questions.
CMS increasing payment for COVID-19 vaccinations
The national average payment rate will increase by about $12 for administering each dose of the vaccines.
ACP applauds American Rescue Plan
The internists organization says that provisions of the legislation will improve health care in the U.S.
Straightforward advice for healthcare startups
There are many ways that a health care startup can falter and fail. But more importantly, there are also ways to navigate those pitfalls to increase your potential for success.
Biden investing $250 million for COVID-19 safety, vaccination in underserved population
The funds will go toward health literacy grants for racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations.
Why Workforce Development for Value-Based Care is a Vital Issue to Address
The key enabler for the future of our industry is workforce readiness to deliver on the promise of high value, high quality care that delivers equitable outcomes for all.
ABIM extends MOC requirements deadline through 2022
Internists and internal medicine subspecialists will have an additional year to complete their maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements.
Will women transform medicine?
As the number of women doctors grows, many are trying to square that promise with the systemic challenges they face.
Prepare your practice for a private equity transaction
Preparing for a private equity transaction can help strengthen your practice’s business structure, even if you ultimately forgo potential opportunities.
Put lenders to the test
Before taking out a loan, ask these 8 essential questions
Billing Codes for COVID-19 vaccines
A list of administration codes for the various vaccine products.
Your doctor will (remotely) see you now
Medicare’s new rules created a $30 billion market overnight.
AMA analysis shows pandemic Medicare spending changes
Malpractice trends in 2021: Costs, predictions and advice for physicians
Are malpractice insurance costs increasing? Find out, on this week's Medical Economics Pulse.
Increase in more expensive hospital stay draws government scrutiny
Office of the Inspector General recommends CMS conduct targeted hospital reviews for possible upcoding violations
Financial pressure on health care facilities could threaten access to care
The COVID-19 vaccine will continue to affect the financial situation of health care facilities through 2021.
2021 E/M coding changes: Your questions, answered
Your E/M coding questions, answered, on this week's Medical Economics Pulse.
Report: Price regulation best policy proposal for health spending
Cash balance plans: What physicians need to know
Cash balance plans can help physicians save on taxes
Are there liability areas that leave your medical practice vulnerable?
While physicians are focused on COVID, there are other areas that pose grave financial risk to their practices.
Emergency preparedness strategies for physicians
Doctors who have lived through natural disasters advise their peers it’s impossible to over-prepare
Advanced technology will help drive reimbursement change
Telehealth, remote monitoring will boost patient outcomes and value-based care results
Why you shouldn’t cancel insurance as a cost-cutting measure
COVID may have hurt your finances, but the issues of risk remain.