Establishing quality incentives and payments

Practice bankruptcies are climbing. Here's what owners should plan for, from warning signs to a patient care ombudsman to who keeps patient records.

Overhead ratio, days in A/R and the owner draw explain why a practice can collect more than last year and still come up short on payroll.

Medicare’s monthly bundled codes pay primary care for work between visits. Most practices have not tried them yet.

'Not covered' is now the top denial reason, and UnitedHealthcare's pediatric code lists don't match. Run these checks before Dec. 1.

The 2026-2027 respiratory season is just about here. There’s still time to vaccinate patients, experts say.

Neil Baum, MD, offers physicians a simple ethics check: Could you comfortably explain your decision to a patient or colleague over coffee?

Insurer exits and network splits will change Medicare Advantage coverage for many patients on Jan. 1. Here's how practice leaders can prepare in every state.

Pennsylvania's outbreak is part of a national surge. Here's how to prepare the front desk, exam rooms, staff records and vaccine supply.