How the fiscal cliff could affect physicians

Payer enrollment rarely lines up with a new physician’s first day. A week-by-week plan helps practices avoid a revenue gap, handle pending claims and know when the schedule can safely open.

Indiana and Michigan are among the states that have released details about new rules for Medicaid coverage.

Only 22 of the articles in a Georgetown scoping review defined health equity, a gap the lead author said could steer resources toward the most advantaged groups.

Primary Care Collaborative leads first major study of uptake of new Advanced Primary Care Management codes.

About 1 in 3 U.S. adults avoid or delay blood tests, leaving physicians without results that inform most clinical decisions. Here's how easier scheduling, less-invasive collection options and clearer results communication can help patients complete ordered testing.

New patients in big metros wait about a month to see a physician, and shortage areas, coverage losses and a proposed Medicare pay cut are adding pressure ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

Experian Health's State of Claims survey finds 40% of providers have at least 10% of their claims denied, and only 30% recover most of that lost revenue.

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