Healthcare Reform

Before your practice enacts major changes to its physician compensation, take it slow and get everyone on board early, experts say.

The final MACRA rule was released a few weeks ago. Not surprisingly, MGMA16 plans to provide attendees a lot of information on the subject.

If you're starting to feel physically ill over the 2016 Presidential election and are worried about who will win, one physician knows what you have.

Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton? Many physicians are having a hard time picking either and healthcare isn't the reason why.

The cold reality of life under MACRA should be alarming to small and solo practice physicians.

After watching the final Presidential debate of the 2016 election, one physician wonders where do we go from here?

One doctor shares her problems with insurance companies making time-consuming, non-reimbursed checklist requests of physicians.

Experts analyze the final rule adjusting Medicare reimbursement. Were there more positive or negative developments for small practices?

Don't have time to read 2,300 pages of MACRA policy? Here are eight quotes that can help you understand the rule better.

The Triple Aim has created immense pressure to integrate the care we provide into the larger healthcare system, at great cost to our practice.

CMS drops the final rule for implementation of MACRA. What does it mean for small practices?

Before you know it, your reimbursement will be affected by MACRA. Here are five ways practices can prepare now.

Physicians understand there is nothing voluntary about MOC, and failing to maintain certification can lead to negative professional outcomes.

Blue Cross Blue Shield is jumping ship, here's what you need to know, and how it might affect your practice.

The AMA introduces digital tools to help practices transition to the MACRA era. New data reveals which specialties are Republican.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

The presidential candidates have diametrically opposed positions on healthcare and Congress may be the culprit for out-of-control drug costs.

Direct primary care practices are growing in popularity, according to this year's GAP Survey. Why is that the case?

You've seen Trump vs Clinton. The Pearls podcast looks at another debate: Should the Affordable Care Act be repealed or not?

The Great American Physician Survey reveals that doctors find their profession more stressful and less lucrative than in the past.

As Anthem and Cigna aim to merge, reports say the two companies have been sniping at each other. Also, are fitness trackers effective in weight loss?

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

In an era of delivery and payment reform, with an imbalance of costs and savings in care, there are complex challenges behind team-based care.

Ask physicians about the ACA this election season and you'll find many don't think they are better off than they were four years ago.

CMS recently gave physicians much-needed flexibility in complying with MACRA. Now, physicians must make use of this reprieve.