Practice Models

The science of personality and why self-awareness matters.

Physician practices are facing an uphill battle in their quest to remain independent

Health coaching might be the middleman the American healthcare system needs to make reform a reality.

When managing a practice gets so tough that you think you may just have to retire early or sell your practice, try to think about what you mean to the patients you serve.

As providers, it’s our job to identify and anticipate what patients need. But, in order to deliver the right care at the right time, we need to re-examine our processes and relationships not only with our patients, but also with one another.

The days of the traditional practice are greatly diminished.

If you don’t identify the coding issues, know that your potential buyer will.

Physicians need to think seriously about what they are trading before they decide to become an employee of a health system instead of a private business owner.

There is a way that physicians-including employed physicians-can manage the effects of healthcare consolidations. 

What traveling halfway around the world taught me about healthcare.

Why would someone who has access to free, quality healthcare pay for healthcare?

If telemedicine is supposed to provide convenient and accessible care, why are so few using these services?

Negotiating with health plans is not about who you are or what you do. It is about fair compensation for what you deliver.

Medicare as rolled out its “direct primary care prototype,” but physicians should look closer at the model as it’s not quite DPC.

Many hospitals have built and grown to diversify fee for service. The movement to shift risk to them leaves many in jeopardy.

Unlike physicians, APRNs, and other health professionals, physician assistants do not receive direct reimbursement from insurers.

This healthcare expert believes concierge medicine is the future of healthcare due to its benefits for both patients and physicians.

Would you rather work for an independent practice group, or are you better off employed by a health system?

Why are practices merging with others? Here are five common reasons at what's driving this trend.

From creating new services to making better use of tech, if you’re among the planners hoping to make 2018 your practice’s best year ever, here are seven strategies that can help.

The design of a healthcare facility goes a long way towards a patient's level of comfort and perception of the quality of treatment.

Healthcare technology is approaching Star Trek status, with the ability to take practices to a new frontier.

How does a physician determine if a practice management arrangement with an MSO is right for the practice? Here are five things physicians should consider.

Concierge medicine can help physicians dealing with burnout in more ways than one. Here's are a few examples.

Integrating acquired physician practices has been an ongoing struggle for health systems. Here are some steps to take to ensure a smoother integration.

Can retail supplement sales help your practice's bottom line? One physician thinks so and shares her tips for adding these products to your offering.

The CVS-Aetna $69 billion merger is going to cause a lot of headaches for primary-care physician practices.

There are significant decisions a physician must make when setting up a DPC practice. Here are a few you must decide.

With more than 70 percent of Americans overweight, we are in a serious population health challenge, don't let the high fiscal cost affect your practice.

A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.