Physician Compensation

Physicians investing with brokerage firms have to be careful not to get ripped off by brokers taking more than their fair share.

Unconventional choices in the past steered us to success in the present. But it’s the future that's looking murky for our independent practice.

We asked physicians what they wish their staff members understood. Here's what they said.

To reap the rewards of government incentives in full, practices must fulfill all meaningful use requirements - and potentially survive an audit.

Close may count in horseshoes and hand grenades, but it won't get you paid if you participate in the EHR incentive program.

Two physicians say that Medicare reimbursements not only hurt physicians, but also damage patient relations and care as well.

A Louisiana-based doctor talks about being burned-out as an employed physician and switching to a direct primary-care model.

Helping patients understand they have to pay for their care can be difficult. Here’s a guide that helps break it down.

Balancing medical practice independence and collaboration can be tricky. Here are two possible options to consider.

Physicians are experiencing frustration with federal quality care programs that tie patient satisfaction to physician compensation.

We surveyed 1,001 physicians as part of our annual Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo. This video includes key findings of the survey.

Even though financial and legislative challenges are making it harder to be a physician, docs tell us they haven't given up.

Get full results from the 2015 Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, featuring replies from 1,001 physicians nationwide.

Despite various changes in the healthcare industry, payer negotiations can help your medical practice prosper - if you prepare and leverage your data.

If physicians can support overweight and obese patients with the right tools, they can also thrive in the pay-for-performance environment.

A recent study revealed that among practices within ACOs, individual physicians aren’t reaping financial benefits through higher compensation.

Practice-payer alignment is more important than ever before and should involve a third party: your health IT vendors. Here's why.

When planning for retirement, it's important physicians calculate how much inflation will affect your pension and other sources of income.

Incurring too much personal debt can add to physicians' sense of stress and negatively affect well-being. Here are five simple strategies to take control.

To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must.

CAQH ProView, a standardized electronic application form can reduce the time and resources needed for credentialing.

Large medical groups are beginning to explore the pros, cons, and feasibility of concierge medicine.

CMS issues proposed two-midnight rule modifications and the reduction in the role of recovery audit contractors.

Medical practices need to focus more attention on the specificity and completeness of their diagnosis coding in order to be compensated fairly.

There are multiple health insurance plan mergers looming right now, here's how they may affect your practice.