Practice Models

No one plans on getting seriously ill, but it happens. This MD says practices should learn to prepare for these scenarios, just in case.

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.

This MD misses the day when the decisions in care were made by her - the doctor - and the patients. Today, the insurance company has a say.

As doctors, we know that evidence-based medicine is the right way to go - yet, we don’t always follow it. Here are three reasons why.

What should physicians look forward to in 2016? Here are seven issues affecting the profession in 2016, according to experts.

The Concierge Medicine Research Collective recently conducted a survey to find out what is the makeup of a concierge practice. Here are the results.

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

When it comes to incentivizing primary-care physicians towards value-based care, concierge care provides a better path than government initiatives.

When redesigning a practice to improve efficiency, it’s important for this doctor to institute a model that maintains closer relations with patients.

Many industries survey their customers to find out how effectively they are meeting their needs. Medicine is no different.

Volunteering to help in an international crisis is laudable. But make sure to conduct your due diligence first.

It is vital for physicians to break out of their individual silos of expertise and network with their peers and colleagues.

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.

One doctor is finding success in a seemingly rare place in healthcare: As someone who became a solo doc. She explains how in this blog.

In the era of team-based healthcare, it’s important for PAs to be used to the fullest of their capabilities. Here are six elements to make that happen.

The 2015 Physician Compensation Survey asked doctors with different employment statuses how much they got paid. Here are some key findings.

One doctor wonders the benefits of a thorough physical exam and struggles with how much to do during the yearly ritual.

Staying independent is an ongoing challenge. Here are a few reasons more clinicians are making the switch to direct primary or concierge care.

You’ve invested in an EHR. Now it's time to optimize it for ACO success.

Physicians looking to ACOs to solve their revenue challenges need to study the numbers carefully.

The days of acute care are changing, and with it, the doctor’s role is going from classical caretaker to air-traffic controller.

In an era of team-based, value-driven care, everyone plays an important role in enriching the patient experience.

The decisions your practice makes and the steps it takes toward value-based care today will have a big impact tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.