Practice Finance

Automation can help physicians improve the patient’s billing experience and boost revenue.

How physicians are tackling the challenge of complex paperwork.

Imbalance in primary care versus specialist reimbursement ranks 8th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

MOC costs and requirements ranks 9th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

Physicians whose EHR vendors have yet to receive certification for their products and small practices without strong IT support services will be the ones most likely to face upgrade struggles.

Improve outcomes, boost payment

2018 Physician Writing Contest runner-up.

Before physicians decide to join a practice or a hospital, they should know if doing so aligns with their professional and personal goals.

The forces driving the latest wave of consolidation in healthcare and what it means for doctors and their patients.

Our readers share their opinions and feedback.

Physician transformation is possible with concierge medicine.

Some physicians may regret their career choice, but there are still ways to have fulfilling careers in medicine. 

Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH, reflects on what he learned from buying a plastic surgery practice. 

There are often social factors influencing a patient’s lack of adherence. They may struggle with basic survival needs like housing and food, lack transportation, or not understand their health condition and how they can improve it.

In his latest book, Rajeev Kurapati, MD, explores the history of medicine and what physicians can learn about today’s transformations

It is crucial for physicians to know how to legally handle what is still considered an illegal substance in some jurisdictions

2018 Physician Writing Contest Runner-up

How practices can benefit from data-driven patient care.

Opinions from our readers.

Three doctors share their stories.

Nothing is set in stone, but healthcare compliance leaders should start preparing for the following three changes.

To satisfy patients, make sure their billing experience is as good as the clinical care experience you provide.

Greater communication with patients through telehealth can lead to improved revenue cycle management. 

Should physicians have a voice in the ongoing debate about gun control? The National Rifle Association doesn’t think so.