Gabriel Perna

Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. What changes will we see in the world of health policy?

Negotiating the rate increase you want from a payer is a "war of attrition," says one expert. Here are 10 ways they'll try to trip your practice up.

Physicians Practice spoke with Medical Group Management Association CEO, Halee Fischer-Wright, on the MACRA final rule and the reasons for physician angst.

Physicians share what their career paths might have look like, had they not gone into medicine.

CMS is expanding the number of practices that can take part in the Advanced Payment Model pathway in MACRA.

The final MACRA rule was released a few weeks ago. Not surprisingly, MGMA16 plans to provide attendees a lot of information on the subject.

Independent practices are facing an abundance of challenges from external factors. One consultant is looking to help them through case-study learning.

Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton? Many physicians are having a hard time picking either and healthcare isn't the reason why.

Experts analyze the final rule adjusting Medicare reimbursement. Were there more positive or negative developments for small practices?

Don't have time to read 2,300 pages of MACRA policy? Here are eight quotes that can help you understand the rule better.

CMS drops the final rule for implementation of MACRA. What does it mean for small practices?

The AMA introduces digital tools to help practices transition to the MACRA era. New data reveals which specialties are Republican.

The 2016 Great American Physician Survey tells us that physicians still like being physicians, even if the job is more stressful and less lucrative.

In anticipation of our Best States to Practice feature, we asked physicians on our editorial advisory board why they love (or hate) their state.

You've seen Trump vs Clinton. The Pearls podcast looks at another debate: Should the Affordable Care Act be repealed or not?

As Anthem and Cigna aim to merge, reports say the two companies have been sniping at each other. Also, are fitness trackers effective in weight loss?

Looking to switch jobs or bring on a new provider? A recruiter dishes out advice for providers and practices.

Ask physicians about the ACA this election season and you'll find many don't think they are better off than they were four years ago.

CMS recently gave physicians much-needed flexibility in complying with MACRA. Now, physicians must make use of this reprieve.

Provider groups say CMS' changes to the first year of MACRA compliance reporting are a nice first step, but more needs to be done.

Big news out of CMS this week with acting administrator, Andy Slavitt announcing flexibility for physicians in complying with MACRA regulations next year

In this edition of the Physicians Practice Pearls Podcast, we discuss a recent study which found a significant gap in pay between male and female doctors.

In part two of our interview with Retired Lt. General, Mark Hertling, he talks about why physicians and administrators are often not on the same page.

Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling talks with Physicians Practice about his transition from the military battlefield to healthcare in this two-part Q&A.

We asked members of our editorial advisory board what was on their summer reading list and here's what they had to say.

The backlash over the cost hike of the EpiPen forced the manufacturer Mylan to take action and defend itself this week.

Can small practices make it through MACRA? In this podcast, Pam Minichiello of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative says it depends on preparation.

When it comes to the number of primary-care doctors in the U.S., bad news seems to be the norm nowadays. Here are some positive developments for a change.

It's your turn. Do you think ABIM's work to revamp MOC will make it an appealing program or not? Take our poll and let us know!

New research from the MGMA indicates that physician-owned multispecialty practices are paying $32,500 per full-time physician for various IT expenses.