Physician Compensation

A pair of recent court decisions further highlights the need for physicians to comply with the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Sunshine Act.

Initial estimates of new patients through health insurance exchanges are good for physicians, but maybe not so good for healthcare on a larger scale.

The creation of new health insurance exchanges comes with new challenges for physicians, but perhaps not immediately, say the experts.

With more than 2,200 hospitals recently notified of reimbursement reductions by CMS, now is the time for physicians to watch those readmission rates.

The shift from volume- to value-based reimbursement doesn't necessarily mean reinventing your medical practice. Here's why.

CMS has published some excellent guidance for physicians on their involvement in CMEs and how it applies to the Sunshine Act detailing payments.

A recent decision by HHS' Office of the Inspector General raises some interesting issues with ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

The growth of accountable care organizations is accelerating and will likely continue into 2014. Here's what it means for physicians.

Here's why you should seek - and more importantly, how to code - reimbursement for after-hours services at your medical practice.

Increase transparency at your health system to decrease internal competition for recruits.

A move to repeal the Medicare SGR moved another step forward with the goal of smaller pay raises in the near future and more emphasis on quality measures.

The House will discuss a bill this week to reform the Medicare SGR formula and replace it with annual pay raises. Here's what it means for physicians.

Health reform will bring more transparency to the physician-pharma rep relationship. Here's how your practice can comply and still maintain business as usual.

Here's a five-step way to calculate the cost of your common procedures and decide if lower reimbursement is actually fatal to your medical practice.

The results of our 2013 Great American Physician Survey indicate how physicians' frustrations with the profession vary depending on practice environment.

HHS' Office of Inspector General reiterates antipathy towards some physician arrangements that carve out federal referrals.

Recruiting new physicians is challenging due to healthcare reform and the physician shortage. Here's how to make your practice stand apart.

Direct pay is an emerging model of patient care facing skepticism from many practicing physicians. Here's where I think it stacks up against concierge care.

Should quality measures and patient satisfaction help determine a physician's pay?

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is packed with information that guides coding and leads to better reimbursement. So why not do your homework?

As a physician, you likely enjoy science and discovery. So put that interest to use to make additional income for you and your practice.

Why smart policies must reward smart care by physicians.

The federal government and private payers have declared war on physicians under the banner fraud, waste, and abuse. The AMA can't help, but you can take action.

Physicians will likely have a hard time embracing future changes under the Affordable Care Act as the current effects are less than desirable already.