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What covered entities need to know about valid authorizations, common defects and protecting patient privacy.

Four experts unpack a landmark report showing investment in primary care is the most powerful cost-reduction strategy the U.S. isn't using.

How the widespread adoption of electronic medical records quietly transformed the way primary care physicians code office visits, and their bottom lines.

Neil Baum, M.D., makes the case for why AI will never replace the human connection at the core of patient care.

Before you sign on the dotted line, these nine questions can protect your income, your patients and your career.

These seven scheduling fixes can help practices recover lost revenue and keep patient flow moving.

Two years after a historic health care cyberattack exposed dangerous single-point failures in claims routing, the industry has largely rebuilt the same vulnerable structure.

State law is moving fast — here's what physicians need to know before signing or renegotiating a contract.

Bipartisan legislation targeting Medicare Advantage prior authorization has rare supermajority support.

Kem Tolliver breaks down how to build a strategic revenue cycle work plan, control payer friction and stop hidden leaks draining cash flow.

From clean claim rates to contract negotiations, these warning signs could mean your practice is leaving thousands in revenue uncollected.

America's health care system is broken. Here's what it will actually take to fix it.

Burnout fell to 43.2% of physicians in 2024, AMA data shows, but rates remain above pre-pandemic levels heading into planning season.

Robert Wachter, M.D., chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF, takes us inside the AI scribe era.

From missed submission windows to overlooked bonuses, here is what MIPS participants need to review now to protect their Medicare payments.

Ten tactics that help independent primary care thrive, including better scheduling, stronger doctor online presence and value-based care leverage.

A thank-you note from Lou Holtz inspired Neil Baum, M.D., to share why handwritten notes are a powerful tool for physician practices.

Private equity has drawn increasing scrutiny in health care, but responsible investment paired with strong compliance infrastructure can strengthen rather than destabilize the system.

Medicare could run out of money by 2033 and physicians could end up paying the price.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg joins the show to break down the group's new regulatory burden report.

What lessons can health care practices take away from the popular grocery store chain Trader Joe's? There are quite a few.

What practices need to know about "vishing" — the phone-based scam putting patient data and HIPAA compliance at risk.

95% of practices say regulatory burden has grown over the past three years, according to MGMA's 2026 Regulatory Burden Report.

Neil Baum, M.D., explains why physicians should build a social media presence to reach patients and counter health misinformation.

Prior authorization. Medicare Advantage denials. MIPS. MGMA's Anders Gilberg unpacks the 2026 Regulatory Burden Report's most alarming findings.

Sam Meckey of WestCX explains why no-shows are a communication design problem and how two-way automated reminders can recover lost revenue.

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) explains why he wants to ban the WISeR model, and why AI should be used to fix prior authorization, not make it worse.

Physicians Practice, Medical Economics and Heidi Health will share exclusive national physician survey data on AI adoption, scribe utilization and the financial realities of implementation in a live virtual event on April 29.