Healthcare Reform

Government runs on processes, as seen by its solutions for healthcare. But, medicine is about people, not the process.

A sneak peek at our 2013 Staff Salary Survey findings and what they indicate about the role of physician assistants in medical practices.

It’s difficult for medical practices to plan strategically when so much uncertainty surrounds the future of healthcare. Scenario planning can be a useful tool.

Want to know what the government looks for in healthcare fraud investigations? Here's some conduct you may want to avoid at your medical practice.

If physicians can create integrated networks, they can control care delivery and earn incentives from cost savings. Here are some steps to achieve that goal.

Looming annual threats to Medicare payments are exhausting, but the Affordable Care Act creates a paradigm shift for physicians who embrace the federal program.

Primary care accounts for just 5 percent of Medicare cost. Physicians are the engine to cut costs, not the culprit.

President Obama spoke about Medicare reforms during his State of the Union Address last night. What did you think of his comments?

There will be a lot more data gathering and reporting of physician payments from pharma and others under the proposed Sunshine Act. Here's what you need to know.

Patient care is at the heart of both ICD-10 and Value-Based Purchasing. But following the principals of each can also enhance your revenue cycle.

There is no evidence PAs and NPs are a large factor in the illegal diversion of narcotics, so a recent recommendation to the FDA on pain control upsets me.

Preventative care and chronic disease management may deliver a bigger benefit when it is begun well before the age of 65.

Recent state marijuana legalization raises questions as to how the drug’s growing acceptance would influence physicians and their interactions with patients.

Confused about the medical-home model of care and whether it's right for your practice? Here's your guide.

Cardiologist David Mokotoff writes about why he has decided to retire; and why he won't miss the constant overseeing of his work by faceless bureaucrats, politicians, and third-party payers.

Value-based physician compensation incentives are gaining momentum, but aren’t going away any time soon.

In this podcast, Jeff Brunken, president of physician insurer MGIS, shares important ACO-related liability issues physicians face.

Here's a primer on The False Claims Act, why medical practices should know all about this federal statute, and how to avoid violations.

Just adding software without retooling your practice and joining an integrated care network isn’t the best approach.

Though no one knows exactly how healthcare delivery and reimbursement will ultimately shake out, physicians should expect seven major impacts from the Affordable Care Act.

Here are five legal issues private practices should be sure to follow in the new year to avoid potential pitfalls.

Why a high-performing physician network could be an incredibly profitable business model.

With Affordable Care Act full implementation looming, here are some things to consider as your accounts receivable slowly rises amid some interesting moves by payers.

Investment in digital health has soared while investment in traditional health has declined. What that means.

Physicians are feeling the impact of the Affordable Care Act and shifts in payer reimbursements. Concierge medicine might be an option to address these changes head-on.