Physician Compensation

How can practices know what they are getting paid, if they are not tracking payer reimbursements and running financial reports?

Physicians may not have time to think about career progression. But if they don't advocate for themselves and their practices, they will be left behind.

Thomas LaGrelius, a family physician in Torrance, Calif., made the switch to concierge care 10 years ago and hasn't looked back since.

Many practices fail to invest in insurance for the loss of an important employee or covering their business from disability

Finding the right professional to guide your financial future can be tricky. Make it easier with these tips.

Not all financial advisers are created the same. Make sure to do your due diligence before you commit to a working relationship.

A recent change to Medicare reimbursement of PET scans shows why physicians need to stay abreast of this kind of information.

A recently released final rule from CMS on reimbursements changes in 2016 includes good and bad news for physicians.

Practices must explore new collection strategies for patients with high-deductible plans that require more financial responsibility.

When I first started out, the toughest part of my job was explaining what locum tenens meant. Now I talk about the reasons why it is a great option.

For one group practice that was always ahead of the game, transitioning to an accountable care organization made perfect sense.

Are you taking a long glance at the ACO model? Two experts from an established ACO have four pieces of advice for you.

Many physicians feel that useless chart documentation has grown to consume most of the patient visit, leaving little time for patient care.

One doctor is finding success in a seemingly rare place in healthcare: As someone who became a solo doc. She explains how in this blog.

Value-based reimbursement isn't the future for physicians; it's here. It's time to tie quality outcomes to compensation.

Do yourself a favor: participate in as many quality programs as make sense for your practice.

The 2015 Physician Compensation Survey asked doctors with different employment statuses how much they got paid. Here are some key findings.

With people staying healthy and active into their nineties, retired physicians have to figure out how to not run out of money. Here are some strategies.

What is “clawback” language? It can be used by employers to make physicians recoup demands from federal and private payers.

Staying independent is an ongoing challenge. Here are a few reasons more clinicians are making the switch to direct primary or concierge care.

Some medical practices are cutting out insurance companies and providing services directly to employers, thereby reducing overhead and cost to patients.

Physicians looking to ACOs to solve their revenue challenges need to study the numbers carefully.

PAs can help busy MDs better address patients' oral health and meet meaningful use and other quality initiatives.

Looking at daily, weekly, and monthly revenue cycle reports doesn’t do much on its own, unless you compare them and track trends.

The decisions your practice makes and the steps it takes toward value-based care today will have a big impact tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.

To create change within an organization, practices must change physician compensation plans. Here’s a guide on how to do that.

By bucking the traditional system, Iora Health is providing a new approach to primary care.

Independent practices can succeed in risk-based contracting. It’s just a matter of understanding why, how, and what, according to Farzad Mostashari.