Physicians Financial News

Economists wonder whether future hikes this year will be necessary

Lawmakers and advocates are showing interest in reducing Medicare reimbursements for some services at hospital outpatient departments. Hospitals contend the cuts would reduce services for patients.

A slavish devotion to diversification can be self-defeating.

A well-run and well-prepared practice can be very attractive to private equity investors

Group aims to bolster independent practices and stop corporatization of medicine

Independent Physician Association of New York bought by private equity firm that touts its value-based care commitment

Fed rate hikes seem to be taking the desired effect on the economy

Investors continue to pour money into health care sector even in an unsteady economy

Bi-partisan bill would tie future fee schedule updates to the Medicare economic index

Report looking at how struggling rural hospitals fared found a meaningful rate of closures and mergers

Report shows physicians are operating in a difficult financial and mental environment

While a specialist can help people who are already ill, primary care doctors can help people from becoming ill.

Health spending and medical care prices typically outpace growth of the overall economy, but not recently.

Low margins make for a challenging environment, but is likely the new normal

Some sectors fare better than others, but health care employment is most recovered from the big drops that occurred during COVID.

Many physicians are concerned and seeking advice if they should move their money from local banks to larger banks.

Average payment 8% higher than before acquisition

More than 100 physician organizations urge congress to pass legislation to stabilize payments

Annual inflation rate at 6%

Report shows that of those with medical debt, 73% owe some or all to hospitals

Fed chairman says recent data may indicate bigger boosts to the interest rate are needed to tame inflation

All too often, individual investors overlook or underestimate the importance of having a sound asset location strategy.

The ads focus on how PBMs promote competition in the prescription drug marketplace and provide choice for employers.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.6% in January

Number of patients investing their HSA funds is increasing

By law, hospitals have been required to make public their prices for goods and services since Jan. 1, 2021, but not all are complying

Many are losing confidence in their ability to pay for health care

Larger payers will look for “adjacencies” rather than merger and acquisition with other payers because of the regulatory environment.

The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports decreased 18%, but it’s still one of the biggest problems for consumers

National figures show food, gas, shelter all cost more than a year ago.