What a Primary-Care Focused Advanced APM Would Look Like
Mar 19, 2018
As Medicare increasingly emphasizes value-based care, AAFP leadership is guiding primary-care physicians with its new model.
David Raths
The Tech Portion of MIPS is Easier Than Meaningful Use
Feb 5, 2018
There are a lot of elements of MIPS that should concern physicians, but Advancing Care Information isn't one of them.
MACRA: Looking Back and Looking Ahead to 2018
Nov 20, 2017
How did the first year of the program go for practices and what does the final rule mean for them in 2018?
MACRA Boosts the Power, Relevance of Registries
Sep 20, 2017
Clinical Data Registries have taken on renewed meaning because of MIPS reporting requirements. What do physicians have to know about them?
Physicians Designing Unique APMs for MACRA
Sep 19, 2017
Doctors are taking it upon themselves to create new payment models to better align with how they administer care.
MIPS Virtual Groups Draws Skepticism from Providers
Aug 2, 2017
Virtual groups are supposed to help small practice physicians participate in MACRA, but questions remain on how that will happen.
HIEs Seek to Become One-Stop Shop for MACRA Reporting
Aug 1, 2017
HIEs see themselves as an engine to help practices report on MACRA measures, but there are a few drawbacks.
Federal Medical Tort Reform Faces Uphill Climb
Jun 5, 2017
Despite a Republican Congress and White House, experts are skeptical about federal medical tort reform bills becoming law.
Wearables Fall Under Regulatory Gray Area
Apr 10, 2017
Fitbits and other wearables have become more and more popular, but does using this data fall under HIPAA or not?
Is Your Practice Violating HIPAA Regulations?
Apr 10, 2017
With new technology in medicine, the privacy lines are often blurred. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding HIPAA compliance.