Finance

John Pack: Rising costs, squeezed reimbursements and buyer pressure are accelerating physician practice consolidation, with pandemic aftershocks still felt.

Congress passes new federal health funding, averting shutdown and extending telehealth and payment rules while signaling shifts in workforce, behavioral health and value-based priorities.

RESULTS Act could stop looming Medicare lab cuts, stabilize office testing payments and fix flawed data rules behind the reductions.

Discover how to effectively calculate ROI for new medical equipment, ensuring your practice remains competitive and financially sound.

Health systems brace for a 2026 affordability shock, impacting patient care and financial stability as millions face insurance loss and rising costs.

Medical practices prioritize staffing and health IT investments for 2026, focusing on budget strategies to enhance operational stability and patient experience.

With payers tightening reimbursement, software costs rising and staffing still constrained, billing isn’t just back-office — it’s a profitability driver.

Andrew Swanson, chief revenue officer of MGMA, discusses the financial crunch practices are facing.

Make your referrals work harder to cut costs, improve collections, and boost patient satisfaction in this quick P2 Management Minute.

From integration fees to ongoing maintenance, here’s how practices can budget more realistically — and avoid surprises.

New tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act empower medical practices to expand, enhance cash flow and simplify compliance for physicians.

Discover effective strategies to reduce overhead costs in medical practices without layoffs, enhancing staff morale and improving patient care.

Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.

Understanding the key legal structures — asset purchase, stock purchase, and merger — is essential for physicians navigating the complex and high-stakes process of buying, selling, or merging a medical practice.

Tariffs are poised to drive up costs, strain staff, and shrink patient payments—here's what practices need to do now to stay financially resilient.

Rising tariffs on medical supplies could drive up health care costs this year, creating new financial and operational challenges for practices.