Physician Compensation

Major developments on ICD-10 and meaningful use are just the latest news out of Washington, D.C., affecting physicians and practices.

Many expenses go away or are reduced when you retire. In some cases, you may be able to maintain on 15-30 percent less annual income when you are retired.

With a large number of physicians planning to retire in the next few years, it will be important for them to plan ahead before hanging it up.

Here are five practical tips for physicians that are planning on retiring in the next few years and don’t want to be ill-prepared.

Independent practices likely have a lot of questions about the looming value-based environment. Here's helpful insight and guidance from two experts.

Changes to physician compensation are looming, so now is the time for small practices to start focusing on value. Here's how.

Practices can no longer afford to be remiss about collecting outstanding patient balances, as high-deductible health plans are forcing patients to pay more.

Developing better patient collections processes depends not just on good staff policies and training, but the newest in HIPAA-compliant technology.

We crunched the data and ranked each of the 50 states to help you find your next practice home.

Physicians investing with brokerage firms have to be careful not to get ripped off by brokers taking more than their fair share.

Unconventional choices in the past steered us to success in the present. But it’s the future that's looking murky for our independent practice.

We asked physicians what they wish their staff members understood. Here's what they said.

To reap the rewards of government incentives in full, practices must fulfill all meaningful use requirements - and potentially survive an audit.

Close may count in horseshoes and hand grenades, but it won't get you paid if you participate in the EHR incentive program.

Two physicians say that Medicare reimbursements not only hurt physicians, but also damage patient relations and care as well.

A Louisiana-based doctor talks about being burned-out as an employed physician and switching to a direct primary-care model.

Helping patients understand they have to pay for their care can be difficult. Here’s a guide that helps break it down.

Balancing medical practice independence and collaboration can be tricky. Here are two possible options to consider.

Physicians are experiencing frustration with federal quality care programs that tie patient satisfaction to physician compensation.

We surveyed 1,001 physicians as part of our annual Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo. This video includes key findings of the survey.

Even though financial and legislative challenges are making it harder to be a physician, docs tell us they haven't given up.

Get full results from the 2015 Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, featuring replies from 1,001 physicians nationwide.

Despite various changes in the healthcare industry, payer negotiations can help your medical practice prosper - if you prepare and leverage your data.

If physicians can support overweight and obese patients with the right tools, they can also thrive in the pay-for-performance environment.

A recent study revealed that among practices within ACOs, individual physicians aren’t reaping financial benefits through higher compensation.

Practice-payer alignment is more important than ever before and should involve a third party: your health IT vendors. Here's why.

When planning for retirement, it's important physicians calculate how much inflation will affect your pension and other sources of income.

Incurring too much personal debt can add to physicians' sense of stress and negatively affect well-being. Here are five simple strategies to take control.

To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must.

CAQH ProView, a standardized electronic application form can reduce the time and resources needed for credentialing.