June 11th 2024
The crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.
July 7th 2021
Look for alignments with your practice’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
August 31st 2017
Physician-run accountable care organizations have a great track record of success due to one key element: the doctors that oversee them.
January 2nd 2017
Revealing three ways that the primary healthcare stakeholders can shift their behavior to succeed in value-based healthcare.
November 11th 2016
A Trump presidency has spurred a surge in enrollment for health plans through the ACA, and primary-care physicians tell President-elect Trump "Do no harm."
Six Characteristics of ‘High-Performing’ Health Systems
The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) recently defined a “high-performing health system.” Does your health system make the cut?
A Critical Assessment of the Affordable Care Act
A hard look at the Affordable Care Act and its trajectory paints a sobering picture for stakeholders in healthcare.
Reform Driving Physicians Out of Private Practice to Reduce Costs
Under the Affordable Care Act, private practice physicians are closing up shop and joining big box medicine in a plan to trim healthcare costs.
Physician Malpractice Payments at Record Low
A new report finds that the malpractice litigation environment is becoming more physician-friendly. But some fear the tide will turn.
Major Changes Coming to Physician Reimbursement
Eight major changes to physician pay are quickly approaching. Here’s a brief overview of each.
Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act for Physicians
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled on the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to take a closer look at the key provisions that will affect you and your patients.
What the Supreme Court's ACA Ruling Means for Physicians
The Supreme Court Thursday morning upheld the 2010 healthcare law in a 5 to 4 decision. Here's how physicians are reacting.
Healthcare Employment Outlook Promising For Some, Not Others
HealtheCareers Network recently released its analysis of the healthcare employment market based on industry job openings posted in the first quarter of 2012.
Six Ways Telemedicine Can Address Healthcare Challenges
If collaboration and coordination are to be greater parts of healthcare's future, then telemedicine can play a big role, according to one health IT executive.
Virtual Patient Visits
Conducting video visits over an Internet connection is going mainstream.
Patients Prefer Primary Care Physicians, Says Survey
A new patient survey shows strong preference for primary care providers over other specialists, but also a strong desire for increased communication.
Monitoring Health Reform Change at Your Medical Practice
How to keep your practice up to date with changing healthcare policies and industry standards.
Many Roles for PAs in an ACO Healthcare Model
Many PAs do very well in this ACO care delivery model because of their unique relationship with physicians, staff, and patients and coordination of care responsibilities.
Primary Care’s Potential New Partner: Public Health
In the coming years, physicians might find themselves expanding their daily medical practice to further include elements of public health.
Mobile Technology Helps Physicians Coordinate Care
Thanks to new federal initiatives and the increased use of smart phones and tablets, more physicians are communicating with each other while on the go.
Is Technology to Blame for Rising Health Costs?
A reader argues that we won't solve rising healthcare costs unless we confront the expensive, high-tech treatments.
Understanding New Medical Practice Payment Models
Payers are mobilizing their reimbursement models to ensure that they are paying only for "quality" and "efficiency" in medicine.
The Death of Health Insurance?
Ezekiel Emanuel: confidence man
Value-based Physician Reimbursement Gains Momentum
Preparation now will help ensure that you and your practice will thrive in the future.
Care Coordinators, Patient Navigators: Emerging Roles in Healthcare
A look at what these employees do and why they might be beneficial to your practice.
What Does the Physician Practice of the Future Look Like?
Ever wondered what the future holds for your practice and your career? Here are four scenarios that might provide a better picture.
State of the Union: Should Obama Have Said More About Healthcare?
For physicians, paying attention to the healthcare law and future healthcare policies is more important than ever.
Top 4 ACO Considerations for Physicians
Confused about how 'accountable care' will affect your practice? We're here to help.
10 Ways the Volume to Value Shift Will Influence Physicians (Part II)
Five trends to watch out for in 2012 as a result of shifting reimbursements.
Why Recruiters Are Favoring Less Experienced Physicians
As the healthcare field is changing, hiring tendencies are changing as well.
One Physician’s New Year's Resolutions
I'd like a resolution that would be of some general use and also help me do a better job making decisions about EHRs.
2011 Fee Schedule Survey - Change Is in the Air
As practices continue to deal with declining reimbursement, federal and commercial payers are exploring new payment models. Here's how to prepare and respond.
Clinical Co-Management Models and Compensation
Here are some details on clinical co-management entities, how physicians participate, and related compensation.
Primary-care Physicians Might Soon Be Competing, Partnering With Walmart
Walmart is exploring the possibility of offering "complex" primary-care services within its stores.
Technology a Key Component in Shifting Healthcare Models, Attitudes
An aging global population means that healthcare needs to shift the way it looks at ― and the location of ― patient care. And technology can help.