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What a Primary-Care Focused Advanced APM Would Look Like
As Medicare increasingly emphasizes value-based care, AAFP leadership is guiding primary-care physicians with its new model.
Americans Pay More, Get Less from Health Care
Despite spending the most on health care, Americans experience shorter life expectancy, higher obesity rates, and a higher rate of infant death.
Negotiating Favorable Value-Based Contracts with Payers
As more and more payers offer value-based contracts, how can practices negotiate favorable terms in this strange new territory?
School Shooting Sparks Mental Health Debate
In the wake of a deadly school shooting in Florida this week, President Trump vowed to put more resources towards mental health research.
AMA: Be Overly Cautious with Flu
The AMA is warning Americans to take all precautions as this flu season is shaping up to be the most severe in recent memory.
Provide Proactive Care with Complex Patients
This final part of a two-part series focuses on providing proactive care and measuring the results of complex patients.
PAs Successfully Fight Sleep Disorders
As the fight against sleep disorders rages on, PAs find themselves on the front lines thanks to their excellent training and ability to adapt.
Medicaid Work Requirements Stir Controversy
New guidance unveiled this week would allow states to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, but one physician advocacy group is not on board.
How an IPA in Washington Collaborates with the Local EMS
Bringing primary-care physicians in touch with the local EMS is enabling team-based care in Washington. In turn, they can reduce unnecessary utilization of the ED.
7 Lessons in Launching a Patient & Family Advisory Council
Bringing patients and families with members of your practice in an advisory council can take some work. Here are some lessons from someone who has tried.
Be More Active Than Kris Kringle This Holiday Season
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is something many patients struggle with during the holidays, Kris Kringle included.
The History of Locum Tenens in Healthcare
This month's blog post is a history lesson on how the locum tenens physician industry came to be.
A Christmas Toast to Physicians
A physician offers words of praise to his peers that spent 2017 working long hours caring for those in need.
New Jersey is Failing Patients
New Jersey is the only state in the country that fails to protect its residents against predatory out-of-network billing.
Holidays Hinder Health Insurance Bonuses
If health insurance bonuses are attainable, don't tell Santa. He's been having trouble staying on track for years.
Waning Faith in the Healthcare System
A physician gets a firsthand account of the struggle many patients go through to schedule an appointment in the American healthcare system.
Weight Loss Counseling and Maximizing Reimbursement
With more than 70 percent of Americans overweight, we are in a serious population health challenge, don't let the high fiscal cost affect your practice.
Certified PAs Are Experts at Preventive Care
As part of healthcare teams, PAs can prevent morbidities, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve patients' overall health with preventative care.
Pope Urges Lawmakers to Protect People with Healthcare Laws
Pope Francis asked lawmakers to be sure healthcare laws protect "all," not just the privileged population.
Healthcare Policy Endangering Public
New Jersey's policies toward primary care physicians are decimating its ranks and deepening a public health crisis.
4 Ways Physicians Can Learn from U2
There are a few lessons that physicians and other healthcare providers can take away from understanding how the famous band has stayed relevant.
Patients Know Their Body Best
This physician listens and respects her patients self-diagnosis while using her medical background to decide treatment methods.
Coding Questions: Billing a Physical During a Follow-up
This month's coding questions include what to do with the ROS section of the EHR and whether or not to bill a physical during a follow-up.
Opioids and Medical Licensure Risks
Physicians need to be careful when it comes to prescribing opioids for many reasons including putting their medical license at risk.
Proposed Bipartisan Bill Finds Growing Support
On Thursday, 24 Senators reached agreement on a short-term bipartisan legislation bill that would help stabilize health insurance markets.
Twitter Reacts to HHS Secretary's Resignation
HHS secretary Tom Price resigned September 29 amid reports of using taxpayer dollars for chartered flights. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions.
HHS Secretary Flew Expensive Charter Flights, Report Says
HHS Secretary Tom Price has flown private charter planes and the expenses are adding up fast, with reports of travel costs now in excess of $300,000.
Celebrating 50 years of the PA Profession
As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.
ACA Aside: 10 Other Health Policy Items to Consider
Health policy experts say there are numerous concerns, issues, and programs that need Congressional attention besides the Affordable Care Act.
Finding the True Meaning of Value in Healthcare
In her book, Halee Fischer-Wright says there has been misguided efforts to define value in healthcare and it needs to be re-examined.