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Why preventive care raises claims first, then lowers long-term health costs through engagement, stabilization and avoided hospitalizations.

Immigration attorney Katie Russell, J.D., explains how shifting ICE enforcement priorities and new visa rules affect medical practices in 2026.

John Pack said midsize practices often land in a financing “no-man’s-land.”

No-shows are frustrating, sure. But they’re also fixable, especially when you treat them like a systems problem instead of a patient-manners issue.

Patient satisfaction drives outcomes, revenue and reviews. A few simple communication tweaks can make patients feel heard and loyal.

AI scribes streamline notes, but can trigger HIPAA, consent and Medicare compliance risks. Learn safeguards to avoid audits, liability and harm.

Shannon Sims, M.D., Ph.D., and Matthew Bates, M.P.H., break down what Vizient's 2026 industry report means for access, teams and finances.

Rising costs squeeze physician practices, fueling consolidation and financing hurdles; learn how cash-flow fixes and readiness keep independence possible.

John Pack says rising costs, lagging reimbursements and buyer pressure are pushing practices toward consolidation and tighter financing choices.

Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer says practices should use AI to cut documentation drag but train new clinicians to double-check notes.

The 2026 Payer Scorecard shows practices face low reimbursement and soaring prior auth and denials, while payer service lags, squeezing revenue cycles.

Lawmakers press DHS to exempt health care from a $100,000 H-1B petition fee, warning it deepens clinician shortages and limits rural patient access.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg's telehealth wishlist: make Medicare coverage nationwide and let patients connect from home, not a clinic “originating site.”

Practices use AI to ease front-desk overload through smarter scheduling, call routing and prior auth, but adoption and governance lag.

Christopher M. Whaley, Ph.D., explains how site-neutral payment reform could reshape Medicare reimbursement and independent practice.

Cut claim denials and speed cash flow with smarter intake, clean claims, EFT/ERA automation and patient-friendly billing metrics.

John Pack: Rising costs, squeezed reimbursements and buyer pressure are accelerating physician practice consolidation, with pandemic aftershocks still felt.

A magician's 'one-ahead' trick inspires 10 proactive steps for practices, from phone etiquette and cybersecurity to staffing and crisis planning.

Protect your practice from ransomware, phishing and vendor errors with eight simple cybersecurity habits that secure patient data and revenue.

Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, of The Doctors Company and TDC Group breaks down the state of the industry and top risks facing physicians in 2026.

Senators heard burnout is worsening as prior auth and policy whiplash pile on paperwork, cutting doctor time and patient access.

Cut malpractice risk with tighter follow-ups, clearer handoffs, better documentation and stronger patient communication from visit to closure.

Neil Baum, M.D., gives tips for before, during and after your meetings to ensure they are productive.

Kelly Villella of Wolters Kluwer: PAs feel patient-ready on day one, but paperwork and unclear AI rules create onboarding friction.

MGMA's Anders Gilberg warns last-minute funding punts can cancel Medicare telehealth, disrupt workflows, and keep practices in limbo.

Health care payments still feel fragmented; cross-team alignment unifies billing channels, tokenized methods and workflows to boost completion rates and reduce patient frustration.

Practices pour hours into notes, orders and message management, but many leaders say the biggest win would be fewer clicks and keystrokes. These 9 operational levers cut clicks, tame the inbox and protect care capacity.