Practice Management

Being successful with in-office rapid testing requires a careful look at your patient population, staffing, and workflows

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.

From solo startups to multisite enterprises, clinical-first technology and AI tools are helping primary care practices scale smarter, cut administrative burden and stay patient-focused.

Health care organizations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, putting sensitive patient data and practice operations at risk, prompting experts to urge stronger defenses and comprehensive cyber liability protection.

These underused Medicare codes can support better care and more stable revenue.

A slideshow introduction to the Z codes around patient conditions outside the exam room.

Switching to value-based care also means changing how you code and how you approach patient care

Stronger staffing and better work environments linked to fewer physicians intending to quit, JAMA study shows.

A slideshow primer based on updated guidance from CMS.

Health care organizations can implement these six key strategies to combat workplace violence, fostering safety and resilience for staff and patients alike

CHG Healthcare survey points to trust gaps, weak communication and mounting administrative strain as key drivers of low engagement.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

CMS administrator outlines payment changes, Medicaid reforms, fraud efforts and a plan to overhaul prior authorization during his speech at the AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates.

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.

Two in five health care workers say their role is unsustainable; one in four are considering leaving the field entirely.

A West Health-Gallup survey of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults finds large differences in health care affordability, access and quality across the country.

Findings from Stroudwater Associates highlight persistent gaps in incentives, work-hour standards and use of current CMS physician fee schedules.

Offering two or more evidence-based alternatives in EHR prompts made physicians more likely to choose higher-quality care.

How a community hospital in Northeast Ohio formed a heart and vascular hospital to achieve quality and growth

Flexible workforce platforms combining the right mix of people, process and technology are the right treatment for short-staffed hospitals and medical practices

Here’s how direct contracting can unlock faster cash flow, lower costs and lasting partnerships with employers.

EndoZip platform automates endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, aiming to simplify procedures and widen patient access across Europe.

The growing trend toward device-based metabolic interventions

Consolidation boosts continuity of care but deepens disparities in follow-up and preventive services, researchers report.