Reimbursement

Report found that payers continue to deny claims at an alarming rate

Incentivizing high-quality care reduces costs while improving patient outcomes.

The proposed meager Medicare reimbursement increase for dialysis providers marks the fifth year in a row that the agency has failed to capture actual increases in labor and treatment costs.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

Study examines quality measures per contract and finds there are a lot of them.

Ignoring low-dollar claims and hoping they work out is not the answer. Instead, consider finding a partner that specializes in that collection, because those little claims add up.

DPC improves the physician-patient relationship by reducing administrative tasks, removing insurance company middlemen, and focusing on individualized care.

In theory, patients should benefit from drug price discounts negotiated between drug companies and insurers. In reality, they don’t, and a potential solution is stalled in Congress.

Physicians and their practices must evolve to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing health care environment.

A specialist in internal medicine and migraines evaluates the practical and financial conditions that are cracking the foundation of health care across the nation.

A slideshow with key findings from a study by The Commonwealth Fund.

Beneficiaries are projected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket spending next year.

Providing behavioral health services through primary care can help solve the mental health crisis.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession andmore.

AAFP president weighs in on current issues in U.S. health care market.

AAFP president weighs in on current issues in U.S. health care market.

Teresa A. Hubka, DO, outlines her goals as leader of national organization.

Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.

ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.

Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.

Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.

Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.

Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.

The aftermath of a significant cyberattack that recently crippled the health care industry is acting as a catalyst for progressive change and sparking important conversations surrounding innovation with a particular focus on the importance of resilience.

It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.

Higher standards for obstetrical services are also part of the CMS proposal

Will record low uninsurance rates continue? Here’s what to know from now until 2034 from the latest forecast by the Congressional Budget Office.

Study projects spending trends across U.S. health care system.

Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.

Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.