October 23rd, 2026Your 2027 raise budget is about 3 percent. Here's how to spend it so your staff staysStaff raise budgets are tight for 2027, and turnover still costs more. Our new handbook shows how to price roles, fix compression and keep staff.Read more
November 6th, 2026A magician's advice for pre-visit planningNeil Baum, MD, lays out five pre-visit planning steps that save time, cut follow-up calls and portal messages, and improve patient care.Read more
November 4th, 2026Medicare's final 2027 fee schedule cuts pay and changes same-day and G2211 billing for practicesPractices face a 2.31% conversion factor cut, a 20% same-day visit reduction and new E/M modifiers starting Jan. 1.Read more
November 3rd, 202615 things to know about Medicare’s Advanced Primary Care Management codesMedicare’s monthly bundled codes pay primary care for work between visits. Most practices have not tried them yet.Read more
November 3rd, 202610 coverage checks to run before 'not covered' denials hit your January claims'Not covered' is now the top denial reason, and UnitedHealthcare's pediatric code lists don't match. Run these checks before Dec. 1.Read more
November 2nd, 2026Before patients ask: what practices should know about flu seasonThe 2026-2027 respiratory season is just about here. There’s still time to vaccinate patients, experts say.Read more
October 30th, 2026Effective patient communication and the Coffee Shop TestNeil Baum, MD, offers physicians a simple ethics check: Could you comfortably explain your decision to a patient or colleague over coffee?Read more
October 29th, 202610 Medicare Advantage moves practices should make before open enrollment ends Dec. 7Insurer exits and network splits will change Medicare Advantage coverage for many patients on Jan. 1. Here's how practice leaders can prepare in every state.Read more