Practice Finance

Fixing the billing problem isn’t just about collecting more money. It’s about restoring trust and predictability to the business of care.

Did you catch all the Medicare payment model changes coming for 2026 and 2027? Here’s a slideshow recap.

In November 2025, a panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacked the challenges facing independent medical practice, and what the future may look like in 2026.

Our 96th annual Physician Report, released in August, features exclusive data on physician compensation, practice financial health and more.

Gain peace of mind with a financial risk management tool for small businesses

Insurance hassles still rank high, but more respondents pointed to outcome measures and documentation tied to value-based care in Twofold Health’s latest clinician survey.

How the right financing partner can boost operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and improve the patient experience.

Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can reduce legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.

Navigate complex Medicare rules and payer requirements to protect your practice from audits and maximize reimbursement

The burden to justify value is being shifted from the insurer to the provider.

New JAMA analysis tracks employer-sponsored insurance, wages and inflation from 1999 to 2024.

Jared Rhoads, M.S., M.P.H., joins the show with a different take on private equity.

Commission staff present chair’s draft recommendation for a 0.5-point boost above current law as survey data show Medicare outperforms commercial coverage on access and wait times.

A new study reveals private equity's detrimental impact on health care, leading to staffing cuts, increased patient risks and calls for physician advocacy.

When health care providers can’t keep up with the cost of modernizing their equipment, patients lose access to the latest, most effective tools for care.

Private equity investment will spur additional oversight, but investors and the community could benefit

Practices may boast high clean claim rates yet still bleed revenue; shifting to a first-pass payment focus, smarter workflows and tech-driven visibility can transform reimbursement performance and cash flow.

How to get paid for continuing relationships with patients who have complex, serious conditions.

Loren Adler, fellow and associate director at the Brookings Institution’s Center on Health Policy, joins the show to discuss how payer ownership is reshaping primary care and what it means for independent physicians.

Navigating compliance and capital in a rapidly evolving health care M&A market

Many private medical practices across the country are facing increasing challenges as a result of many factors, most notably lower reimbursement and higher overall practice expenses, which together result in lower physician take-home compensation. Is it time to look at new options?

A panel of physicians, practice leaders and health care experts unpacks what true independence looks like in 2025 and breaks down how practices can strengthen their footing for the years ahead.

Clarissa Riggins, chief product officer at Experian Health, joins the show to talk why denied claims are increasing and how AI can help practices prevent revenue loss.

A decade of federal initiatives strengthened care coordination, engagement and clinical quality in primary care, but fee-for-service incentives kept spending high.

How reliable point of sale systems can enhance patient experience and operational efficiency in small medical practices, ensuring seamless service.