Practice Models

Once considered elitist, direct primary care practices are gaining ground with physicians and patients alike.

Independent practices are facing an abundance of challenges from external factors. One consultant is looking to help them through case-study learning.

What does a primary-care physician actually do? Dr. Linda Girgis breaks it down what she and other PCPs do and what they don't do.

One independent doctor says that he treats his career as a profession, not as a job. As such, hurricanes don't stop him from practicing medicine.

The data has begun to back what one PA has known for quite some time, PAs and NPs can make a difference in caring for a patient with chronic disease.

Recent survey data suggests that most physicians - independent or not - feel the private practice is still an attractive career path.

CMS drops the final rule for implementation of MACRA. What does it mean for small practices?

Before you know it, your reimbursement will be affected by MACRA. Here are five ways practices can prepare now.

For decades, locum tenens has been one of the best-kept secrets in healthcare. There are a multitude of reasons why physicians choose Locum tenens.

A look into the history and evolution of the PA profession on the 51st anniversary of its birth.

Preparing to open a new practice is the ideal time to create your professional brand. It is your opportunity to let patients know who you are professionally.

One doctor explains why the 15-minute doctor's appointment is unrealistic when it comes to delivering care for patients.

In anticipation of our Best States to Practice feature, we asked physicians on our editorial advisory board why they love (or hate) their state.

Seven years ago, this doctor made a decision to go from being an employed physician to owning her own practice. She looks back at what's happened since.

A new survey finds that disillusioned doctors are struggling to adapt to changing delivery and payment models. Hybrid concierge provides a way out.

Direct primary care practices are growing in popularity, according to this year's GAP Survey. Why is that the case?

You've seen Trump vs Clinton. The Pearls podcast looks at another debate: Should the Affordable Care Act be repealed or not?

In an era of delivery and payment reform, with an imbalance of costs and savings in care, there are complex challenges behind team-based care.

There are pros and cons to being an employed physician. Take it from someone who has been both a practice owner and employed.

Here are seven reasons why Locum Tenens is increasingly becoming an appealing option for physicians.

Can small practices make it through MACRA? In this podcast, Pam Minichiello of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative says it depends on preparation.

Two proposed hospital mergers could create monopolies for patients in Pennsylvania and Illinois respectively. Why do federal judges let them happen?

When you plan for retirement, you'll find that owning your practice has a lot more benefits than being employed.

Their practice was founded on the principle of affordable care for patients, while providing a good living for its owners. Now that dream is fading.

We asked two forward-thinking practices what may very well be the question of the year. Here's what they had to say.

Most physicians are skeptical of value-based care, but these four practices are proving to be outliers. What have they learned about their experiences?

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

How do physicians view meaningful quality metrics, as defined by CMS? Not favorably, according to one survey.

Are two of your staffers in a heated fight? Here's how you can resolve the issue and improve office morale.

Making the jump to direct primary care isn't going to generate changes overnight, but this doctor says it was worth it.