Practice Models

Integrating acquired physician practices has been an ongoing struggle for health systems. Here are some steps to take to ensure a smoother integration.

Can retail supplement sales help your practice's bottom line? One physician thinks so and shares her tips for adding these products to your offering.

The CVS-Aetna $69 billion merger is going to cause a lot of headaches for primary-care physician practices.

There are significant decisions a physician must make when setting up a DPC practice. Here are a few you must decide.

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.

A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

A new resolution from the AMA opposed independent practice by PAs, which is not something the profession is seeking.

Adding too many ancillary services can turn a potential revenue stream into a nightmare for your practice.

Health care experts weigh in on the important questions practices need to ask before adding ancillary services.

Pharma exec Alex Azar could be next in line to take over as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Keeping morale high is often difficult in medicine. Concierge medicine can help, according to this healthcare expert.

A young doc spent six months as an employed physician, hated it, and started his own practice. Here’s what he learned and how it can help others.

This doctor finds out about a new type of practice payment model - an idea that's completely foreign to her. Third-party payers stay away!

Who brings in more money, employed doctors or independent practice owners? Experts talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both roles.

Concierge models offer doctors flexible schedules that remain financially lucrative and afford them more free time.

A new model gives practices the resources of a large health system, while allowing them to maintain autonomy.

Practices across the U.S. are missing out on massive cost-cutting opportunities, according to this expert. Here's what you need to know.

A practicing physician shares a concerning story of a fellow practices dire financial situation.

More than 60 percent of physicians say they would consider switching to DPC if circumstances were favorable. Here's what you need to know about the model.

Don't make the mistake of starting an alternative payment program without doing your research first, warms a healthcare consultant.

A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.

Part-time employment can afford physicians greater work-life balance and a reprieve from burnout. Here's how to successfully transition.

As things start to pick up at her new practice, this doctor shares some of the challenges of her new practice model.

In a recent study, researchers found that only 3.3 percent of emergency room visits are avoidable. Also, Houston-area hospitals brace for hurricane fallout.

What does the average high-performing medical practice do to stay ahead of the curve? A recent survey looked at this.

Healthcare professional explains how concierge care can work for hospital systems and patients on a large scale.

This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.

The self-funded employer market is a good opportunity for your practice, you just have to let them know your practice is a good fit for them.

If you are interested in starting a direct care practice, here are a few tools that will be of assistance to you for documentation, billing, and more.

Using the bathtub can help explain how practices must maintain appropriate supply and demand with patients.