Healthcare Reform

A recent Merritt Hawkins survey found 56 percent of docs in support of single-payer healthcare due to a variety of reasons, including feelings of inevitably.

President Trump called the opioid epidemic a national crisis, while vowing to spend time, effort, and money to fix it.

Anti-competitive trends and consolidating hospitals purchasing physician practices, are crushing patients with higher costs and poor service.

Virtual groups are supposed to help small practice physicians participate in MACRA, but questions remain on how that will happen.

Following an action-packed morning in the Senate, the latest attempt to repeal Obamacare failed after three Republicans voted against the effort.

A study looking at care process, access, administrative efficiency, and outcomes ranks U.S. healthcare system last across the board.

An interview with the CEO of Kaiser Permanente's medical group in California puts the problem with our health system into perspective.

Readers are split on whether or not the Senate's version to repeal the Affordable Care Act would serve the American people well.

CMS' proposed rule for the 2018 performance year of the Quality Payment Program should be seen as a major win for small practices, experts say.

The Senate repeal and replace of Obamacare was published this week and like the House version, it faces strong resistance from medical groups.

What do practices need to know about the proposed rule for MACRA reporting in 2018? Here are our top 10 takeaways.

In this video exclusive for Physicians Practice, Michael Matray, host of Healthcare Matters, drills down on a pair of medical liability tort reform bills currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The CMS Actuary projects that if the AHCA passes into law, the number of uninsured Americans will increase by 13 million by 2026.

A healthcare CEO gives his opinions on improving the current healthcare system, putting onus on physicians to step-up and make changes.

Almost three weeks after the bill narrowly passed through the House, the bill's CBO score was made public, drawing criticism.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on the future of healthcare reform.

Most practices won't add staff to comply with Medicare’s reimbursement reform. Experts disagree if that is the right move.

New survey shows difference in pay between male and female docs. CMS announces states now have until 2022 to meet Medicaid standards of care requirements.

As AHCA heads for the Senate, medical groups are still speaking out against the bill. What's their reasoning?

Uncertainty about the future of the ACA means continued concerns about initiatives already underway.

According to this year's Staff Salary Survey, practice employees are taking on an increased workload. It's time to look for better efficiency.

The American Health Care Act has passed the House and moves to the Senate, despite ardent opposition from the AMA and other physician groups.

An in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?

Medical advocacy groups continue to oppose the GOP's healthcare repeal efforts, speaking out against the latest iteration of the AHCA.

Uncertainty of the ACA aside, a new survey indicates most payers will stay in health plan exchange next year.