Physician Compensation

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?

Physicians may not have time to think about career progression. But if they don't advocate for themselves and their practices, they will be left behind.

Thomas LaGrelius, a family physician in Torrance, Calif., made the switch to concierge care 10 years ago and hasn't looked back since.

Many practices fail to invest in insurance for the loss of an important employee or covering their business from disability

Finding the right professional to guide your financial future can be tricky. Make it easier with these tips.

Not all financial advisers are created the same. Make sure to do your due diligence before you commit to a working relationship.

A recent change to Medicare reimbursement of PET scans shows why physicians need to stay abreast of this kind of information.

A recently released final rule from CMS on reimbursements changes in 2016 includes good and bad news for physicians.

Practices must explore new collection strategies for patients with high-deductible plans that require more financial responsibility.

When I first started out, the toughest part of my job was explaining what locum tenens meant. Now I talk about the reasons why it is a great option.

For one group practice that was always ahead of the game, transitioning to an accountable care organization made perfect sense.

Are you taking a long glance at the ACO model? Two experts from an established ACO have four pieces of advice for you.

Many physicians feel that useless chart documentation has grown to consume most of the patient visit, leaving little time for patient care.