Reforming the prior authorization process
When it comes to top physician frustrations, prior authorizations rank near the top of the list, right next to poorly designed EHRs.
The latest on Remote Patient Monitoring: Developments and Opportunities for Physicians
Five significant updates concerning remote patient monitoring that will help you determine whether to add the service to your practice.
Hundreds of organizations call for Congressional action on telehealth
The groups warn that without federal action patients and physicians can fall off the “telehealth cliff.”
Study finds coronavirus pandemic hurting primary care practice’s finances
Practices are expected to lose nearly $70,000 in gross revenue per full time physician.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 6 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
Personalize care to improve patient heart health
With the right strategy, physicians can help patients stay on track for improved outcomes.
Maintaining employee morale during COVID-19
While medical practices are understandably focused on financial survival, keeping up employee morale amid the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 is equally important.
Feds charge 10 in $1.4 billion rural hospital billing scheme
The defendants include hospital managers, lab owners, billers, and recruiters.
How physicians can limit their tax liability
Julianne Andrews, principal and co-founder of Atlanta Financial Associates LLC, discusses some strategies to help physicians minimize their tax liability.
Meeting the financial challenges of COVID-19
Faced with unprecedented circumstances due to COVID, as well as uncertainty about the future, what can primary care providers do to stay afloat financially and continue caring for patients?
ACP releases ethical guidance for electronic communication with patients
The new position paper lays out how electronic communication can be used thoughtfully and effectively.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 1 update
Why do doctors experience burnout?
How common is physician burnout and why does it happen?
COVID-19 tests: Labs warn they are approaching capacity as demand surges
Labs say the recent surge in COVID-19 tests and cases has them closely approaching testing capacity.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 30 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
How value-based care can save your practice
Farzad Mostashari, MD, CEO of Aledade, discusses why physician practices that have leaned into value-based care have weathered the COVID-19 pandemic successfully.
Gilead announces cost of Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment
Gilead announced the drug will go for $390 per vial in developed countries but is still expected to save the healthcare system money.
Trump administration makes case for ACA destruction
The Trump administration continues its fight against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the Supreme Court.
Coronavirus: AMA releases new CPT code for antigen tests
The new code was announced June 25 after a meeting of the CPT Editorial Panel.
COVID-19 coding: What you need to know
These are the COVID-19 ICD-10 codes physicians need to know, accurate as of CDC's April 1, 2020 update.
Telehealth codes to know
There are numerous coding options when it comes to reporting telehealth visits and others that are not the traditional face-to-face office visit.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 29 update
4 ways to protect your practice from ransomware attacks
As ransomware attacks multiply, cybersecurity has become a top concern among healthcare professionals. What are the best ways to stop these attacks before they occur?
Ways physicians can limit their tax liability
How physicians can protect their personal assets
Patients happy with virtual care
Study shows satisfaction is high, but more to be done
Coronavirus: Physician well-being hurt by pandemic, survey says
Nearly half of the respondents say their office burnout and personal burnout is at an all-time high.
Can doctors’ expectations affect treatment outcomes?
Doctors have long known that patients’ expectations have a significant impact on the effectiveness of treatments prescribed for them. But much less is known about the effect of providers’ expectations for those treatments.
How the CARES Act affects medical student loans
A finance expert tells physicians what the CARES Act means for their student loans, and how to handle their debt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 26
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