Practice Management

A new survey from Smarter Technologies and MedCity News shows hospitals and practices waiting months for payment, battling costly billing software and turning to AI for relief.

A new study suggests pharmacy technicians can ease physicians’ administrative load and improve patient access. Can practices afford not to hire them?

Analyst Trilliant Health argues the case for major changes from inside — or new regulations from outside.

A new educational effort from Ipsen spotlights one of medicine’s most overlooked weak points: the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Physicians, medical student collaborate on a primer of problems and solutions.

Strategies for organizations to navigate CMS's decision to fast-track risk adjustment audits.

Nearly nine in ten health care practitioners say fax-related delays disrupt patient care, according to a new Documo survey.

Artificial intelligence can cut documentation time, streamline scheduling and reduce burnout — but only if it’s implemented with clear goals and cost controls.

KFF and The Washington Post surveyed more than 2,700 U.S. parents on their views of children’s health, vaccines and trust in institutions. The findings reveal what pediatricians and primary care physicians are up against — and where trust still lives.

Joint KFF/Washington Post survey finds broad bipartisan support for food regulation — and sharp divides on vaccines and trust in public health institutions.

The administrative burdens of running a practice, from HR to billing to compliance, aren't part of delivering care.

Obesity remains overwhelmingly concentrated in the South and Midwest, with rates topping 40% in two states. Trust for America’s Health warns that “this progress is limited and at risk” amid federal cuts to prevention programs.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025, Jason Jobes of Norwood shares a practical blueprint for helping physician practices transition to value-based care.

Jason Jobes of Norwood says successful value-based care transitions depend less on strategy, and more on communication, alignment and expectation setting.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

For the first time in years, fewer states report adult-obesity rates above 35 percent. These are the 10 states (plus Washington D.C.) with the lowest obesity rates in 2025.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why meaningful physician engagement in value-based care starts with simple conversations, not dashboards or data dumps.

Jason Jobes of Norwood discusses how smaller physician groups can find success in value-based care — and why partnerships may be the key.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains how practices can balance revenue maximization with compliance as regulators intensify audits and scrutiny over coding accuracy.

Jason Jobes of Norwood shares why mastering data interpretation is key to driving performance and reimbursement under VBC.

Jason Jobes of Norwood outlines why taking the right amount of financial risk — and investing in infrastructure — is essential for practices transitioning to VBC.

A regional inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains oversight of a multi-billion-dollar trend in Medicare spending.

Text messaging enhances patient engagement, boosts medical practice revenues, and streamlines operations, making it essential for modern healthcare communication.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why the move toward value-based care is both necessary and challenging — and what physician practices can do to prepare.

A slideshow of top counties where population is projected to grow or shrink.