Practice Models

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 Brooks Young took over his foot and ankle clinic eight years ago, it had paper charts and an outdated billing service.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.

How are the opioid epidemic and the rising rates of physician burnout linked? Also, how much more do white male doctors earn than their peers?

Performance-based reimbursement and two recent court holdings underscore the importance of patient care, as well as the notion that physicians can be fired.

The VA's recent proposal to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses has sparked a debate that's been brewing for a while.

CMS has altered rules around payments to hospital based outpatient departments (HOPDs), which could have an effect on a practice's value to hospitals.

One medical group in Massachusetts learned the power of using medical assistants to improve quality of care.

In announcing its Comprehensive Primary Care Plus model, CMS showed it has somewhat learned from its first go round.

This doctor says one patient's care plan reemphasized why he has continued to stay independent in the era of consolidation.

Continuing off her last blog, a physician shares more changes she has seen related to Obamacare on the front lines of medicine.

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

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