Practice Finance

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

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains what top-performing Medicare Advantage groups are doing differently.

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains how to make ACO risk work for small medical practices.

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains the group's proposal for ending MIPS and overhauling MACRA.

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why every Medicare beneficiary needs an accountable care relationship.

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains the boldest fix proposed in their latest report, "Medicare Done Right."

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.

Survey data show that delays, denials and added steps tied to prior authorization are worsening patient outcomes and creating frustration — but AI may help streamline the process.

Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.

What would happen if your most critical team member didn’t show up tomorrow?

Out-of-pocket caps protect high spenders, but many others could see their drug costs rise.