Practice Management

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.

Is your practice as productive as it could be?

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses state-level information about physician disciplinary actions.

Avoid underperforming in value-based care with always on patient engagement

Health care organizations must adopt a proactive and personalized approach to making physicians feel heard, valued, and interested.

Despite the fact that most would be eligible for Medicare, many lack any coverage at all

Specialists followed a similar pattern of lower coding for telehealth visits

CMS agrees, but surgeons and specialists fear a pay cut if family docs get more.

Supporters counter that payment options improve access to care as federal regulators seek more information on possible ‘predatory’ practices.

Clinicians seek professional autonomy, fair compensation

There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that go into effect October 1, 2023.

A digital payment strategy benefits the patient and streamlines operations

In some areas of the U.S., 40% of the population has medical debt in collections

By joining forces with other independent practices, purchasing medical supplies can be simplified and result in cost savings.

The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.

Physicians must lead a team approach.

Staying independent allows doctors to improve on what they do best by enabling them to be nimble and innovative while focusing on satisfaction of patients and staff.

Here’s what you need to know about incorporating a work-from-home model.

With stressful conditions increasing and mental health decreasing, what is a primary care physician to do?

Growth is still anticipated for many, despite challenges

Costs expected to exceed more than $15,000 per employee

63% of ACOs earned shared savings in the program

Insurance giant says it will remove prior auths for 25% of medical services

Most patients don’t have a specific ownership preference, but those that do overwhelming prefer independent private practices

Survey shows that patients want a lot more from their health plan than what they are getting

Physicians would be wise to exam how the hospitality industry builds repeat customers before it’s too late

MGMA publishes position paper on another way insurance companies squeeze dollars out of doctors.

MGMA report outlines ways for physicians’ groups and other medical organizations to get and keep new staff.

Are you leaving money on the table because you aren't coding correctly?