Practice Models

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 The Pearls podcast looks at another debate: Should the Affordable Care Act be repealed or not?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.

When Dr. Brooks Young took over his foot and ankle clinic eight years ago, it had paper charts and an outdated billing service. Here's how he updated it.

Physicians continue to merge with larger groups to gain economies of scale and offload administrative burdens, but often, professional satisfaction wanes.

Dr. Hoffman looks at the decision to either take an employed position or go independent as a doctor. What's the best route to go?

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

Thinking of joining an ACO and not sure if it's the right fit for your practice? Here are a few things to know before you sign up.

A recent workshop extensively evaluated whether DPC practices can or should remain in Medicare and otherwise how to manage plan interactions.

Here are a few ways private practices can overcome the onslaught of MACRA and other outside factors that are threatening their existence.

Dr. Daniel Hoffman lays out the case for being an independent doctor, rather than employed by a health system. What are the benefits?

M. Samir Qamar, a family medicine physician, made the switch to direct primary care a few years back and hasn't looked back. He explains why he loves it.

By empaneling advanced practitioners, practices can double the size of their patient panel and extend their hours and days.