Practice Finance

The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.

The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.

The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.

The leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses the state of private equity investment in health care.

The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.

The transition to value-based care presents serious challenges to physicians. Here are three concrete ways that health plans, ACOs and others can help them thrive.

Health care costs money. Here’s how much the nation spent last year.

CMS Office of the Actuary publishes annual price tag; physicians got $978 billion of it.

AI-powered technology offers a way to overcome the obstacles to value-based care, by turning vast amounts of data into actionable insights and enabling better patient care.

A report in The Annals of Family Medicine looked to uncover whether direct primary care practices are represented in health professional shortage areas.

The crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.

Exploring how direct primary care and concierge medicine models could help physicians in independent practices transform patient care.

As patient expectations shift toward an expectation of on-demand health care, urgent care centers must adapt their revenue cycle processes to stay competitive and ensure financial stability.

RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care

A business in the health care system usually succeeds or fails depending on the complicated, multi-layered contract negotiations between physicians and payers.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.2% in the month of October.

News reports state RFK Jr. could take aim at codes recommended by the American Medical Association.

Key objectives for the improvement of primary care at the state level were discussed in an expert-led AHCJ webinar, titled "No one can see you now."

PCC’s 2024 Evidence Report found primary care-centric ACOs generate more than two times higher savings through data integration.

Here are three strategies to face the dual challenge of improving patient health while controlling costs.

If providers invest in the right technologies, they are well positioned to reduce denials, cost to collect and labor costs, accelerate cash flow, and deliver a better patient experience.

Managing payment is a key factor working against medical practices. Here’s how artificial intelligence could relieve administrative burdens.

High-deductible health plans can create billing problems, especially early in the year before most patient deductibles have been met. Here are some ideas on how to help your practice cope.

A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.

In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.