Physician Compensation

In part two of our conversation with family medicine physician KrisEmily McCrory, she shares her concerns about the cost to implement unrealistic quality metrics.

Physicians are frustrated with the lack of clear specifics on how they will meet quality metrics to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019.

Physicians who spend significant time coordinating a patient's care may realize reimbursement in several ways.

Once thought of as elitist, more physicians are considering converting to concierge practice. Here are the numbers.

To be successful, develop a sound business plan with realistic goals and be patient while the business ramps up.

Because the replacement for Medicare's SGR is complex and potentially difficult to participate in, physicians must arm themselves with knowledge.

Much has been made about the "woman's card" lately in the news. Does a woman's card exist in medicine?

According to a recent survey most physicians rate the healthcare law favorably when it comes to increasing patient access, but not so for other metrics.

A good vendor does more than just submit claims and hope for the best. Here are eight things you should expect from your medical billing service.

Here are several ways even the smallest practice can effectively manage the health of its patient population.

The Merit-Based Incentive Program could mean more practice buyouts and increased complexity between Medicare Parts A and B.

Mixing secrecy, bad tax advice, and the wrong jurisdictions may prove financially fatal for American doctors who misuse offshore tools for tax evasion.

The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System is coming and that means physicians will be reimbursed on a different set of rules. Here's what we know so far.

Much like the airlines, hybrid concierge care patients value an enhanced service experience and are willing to pay for it.

Proper documentation and reporting of codes for prolonged services allows providers to improve compensation for lengthy outpatient services.

Despite the excitement surrounding the potential of telemedicine and the technology being available, several barriers are holding it back.

Enrolling or revalidating clinical staff in Medicare just became much easier for this billing services provider.

Reporting for value-based care initiatives like MACRA will start in less than a year. Smaller physician groups should be thinking about joining forces now.

Most providers can probably share "war stories" over frustrating experiences they've had with a payer. Here are a few we've accumulated.

A new Medicare initiative will reimburse physicians for episodes of care, rather than individual procedures. A hybrid concierge model could preserve income.

Sometimes the best answers come from peers who are in similar circumstances. Here are four FAQs about going locum tenens.

Knowing where you should focus your attention is important. Here are six reports that will tell you what you need to know to run your practice well.

How can practices know what they are getting paid, if they are not tracking payer reimbursements and running financial reports?