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With Population Health, it's Not All in the EHR
While one practice built their own EHR to address population health, another solution is accessing information about specialists
ACA Replacement Plan Ripped Apart by Medical Groups
Medical groups like the AMA and AHA are against the GOP's Affordable Care Act replacement bill, the AHCA, which faces a long road towards becoming law.
MACRA Isn't Going Away, Cautions Expert
At HIMSS17, a clinical leadership consultant advises physicians to not be scared of MACRA, but instead, see it as a great opportunity for transformative change.
Payers and Practices Partnering on Value-based Initiatives
Can small practices make it in a value-based world? Payers and experienced practices explain how this shift is possible.
Healthcare as We Know It is Already Gone
Movie, music, and publishing revenues are a shadow of what they were 10 years ago thanks to new technology and delivery systems. The same can be said of healthcare.
4 Trends that Will Impact Healthcare in 2017
While there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in healthcare this year, one expert predicts that value-based care isn't going anywhere.
Nurses Most Ethical Profession, Americans Say
Healthcare providers, nurses specifically, were ranked by Americans as the most trustworthy profession. Congressmen were ranked the least.
Healthcare Stakeholders Must Adapt to Value or Perish
Revealing three ways that the primary healthcare stakeholders can shift their behavior to succeed in value-based healthcare.
How Doctors Can Manage MACRA
Top Trends for Physician Practices in 2017
Value-based reimbursement and a few other trends that will have a major impact on physician practices in the coming year.
MACRA's Biggest Hurdles for 2017 and Beyond
Seven areas of MACRA where practices will likely struggle in the coming years, with advice from experts on how to deal with each one.
Staffing Right for Population Health in Small Practices
When engaging in new population health initiatives, ensure your practice is properly allocating its staff and expanding strategically.
Tech-enabled Population Health at Small Practices is Complex
Find the tech solutions that are correct for your practice's patients and don't get lured by the fanciest gadgets and apps, say experts.
What to do about Non-Adherent Patients and MIPS?
Some patients are just not going to adhere to a physician's guidelines; is it fair to get penalized by CMS for that?
An Introduction to Value-Based Payment Models
The term "value-based care" has been thrown around a lot. What does it mean to you and your practice?
11 Unique Ways to Reward Your Staff for the Holidays
While a monetary bonus is a great way to reward employees for their hard work, it's not always possible. Here are 11 alternatives.
Trump's Win Has Many Signing up for Obamacare
A Trump presidency has spurred a surge in enrollment for health plans through the ACA, and primary-care physicians tell President-elect Trump "Do no harm."
Keeping Medical Practice Overhead Down
In light of rising costs to do business, physicians are looking for ways to cut costs while sustaining quality patient care.
MGMA's CEO on MACRA, Negativity in Medicine
Physicians Practice spoke with Medical Group Management Association CEO, Halee Fischer-Wright, on the MACRA final rule and the reasons for physician angst.
Aligning Physician Compensation in a Value-based World
Before your practice enacts major changes to its physician compensation, take it slow and get everyone on board early, experts say.
MACRA, MIPS and APMs: An Unappetizing Alphabet Soup
The cold reality of life under MACRA should be alarming to small and solo practice physicians.
The Solution for a Thriving Physician Practice: A Portfolio of Solutions
Henry Schein helps physician practices save time and money by offering a diverse range of innovative clinical, financial and operational solutions. [Sponsored]
Take the Legwork and Guesswork Out of Product Selection
Take advantage of physician resources from companies that are fully vetted, provide full service to physicians, and offer competitive pricing. [Sponsored]
7 Areas Where Providers Should Go Back to School
As another year of school begins, providers may wish to pursue their own continuing medical education. Here are a few topics where a refresher may be beneficial.
5 Costly Processing Mistakes
Learning to avoid common and costly mistakes when accepting and processing card payments can add up to big savings for your medical practice. [Sponsored]
Can MOC Be Salvaged or is it Forever Hopeless?
It's your turn. Do you think ABIM's work to revamp MOC will make it an appealing program or not? Take our poll and let us know!
Will Doctors Ever Accept Maintenance of Certification?
The American Board of Internal Medicine is attempting to salvage the name of MOC. Will physicians buy in?
4 Payment Technologies to Put on Your Practice Radar
There are four payment technologies to put on your radar as you prioritize plans for upgrades or the installation of new technology. [Sponsored]
Small Practices Forging Ahead in Value-Based Care
Most physicians are skeptical of value-based care, but these four practices are proving to be outliers. What have they learned about their experiences?
7 Questions to Determine Which Collection Agency is Right for You
Does your collections agency have the specialized knowledge needed to get the most ROI on your delinquent accounts? Here are the seven questions to ask. [Sponsored]