Practice Finance

Jason Jobes of Norwood outlines why taking the right amount of financial risk — and investing in infrastructure — is essential for practices transitioning to VBC.

A revised CMS notice late on Oct. 15 said claims for Physician Fee Schedule and other payment programs will be processed and paid in a timely manner. The exceptions are claims for programs that have expired, such as telehealth flexibilities.

Jason Jobes of Norwood explains why the move toward value-based care is both necessary and challenging — and what physician practices can do to prepare.

AI offers much potential, but do physicians trust it to solve the prior authorization problem?

Explore these essential financial indicators and strategies for successfully expanding your medical practice while avoiding common pitfalls.

Three buckets to consider for your investment policy statement

Michael Blackman, M.D., MBA, says the return on AI in health care isn’t just financial — it’s also about quality and efficiency.

MGMA Leaders Conference session underscores link between pay models, burnout and culture.

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, speakers outlined how “agentic AI” — adaptive, goal-driven automation — could transform revenue cycle workflows, from prior authorizations to collections, while cautioning practices to separate real solutions from hype.

Navigating the sale of a medical practice involves crucial tax strategies that maximize after-tax proceeds and ensure a successful financial transition.

From automation to analytics, physicians can use these strategies to reduce stress and sharpen efficiency.

Health Care Cost Institute analysis highlights shrinking investment, wide state variation and sharper rural reliance on primary care.

A study of more than 3 million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries shows patients in value-based, senior-focused primary care organizations see their physicians more often and with greater continuity than those in fee-for-service settings.

A JAMA viewpoint argues new reimbursement policies may deliver long-sought revenue to primary care, though uptake, staffing and fee cuts elsewhere cloud the outlook.

Doug Marcey, CTO of Coronis Health, breaks down where AI fits into revenue cycle management — and why the right processes need to come first for automation to truly deliver results.

Sticker prices rarely tell the full story. Here’s what independent practices should know before investing in a billing platform.

Sara Pastoor, M.D., M.H.A., FAAFP, and Manisha Goud of Elation Health explain how practices can reclaim time, reduce overhead and deliver better care by fixing the behind-the-scenes systems that quietly drain revenue.

Brian Hall, VP of sales strategy at Veradigm, explains how practices can boost revenue by focusing on a few high-impact KPIs — and getting the whole team aligned on what really drives cash flow.

HCC vs. CPT vs. ICD-10-CM coding: What practices need to understand about coding when shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.

New analysis argues that Medicare’s payment system undervalues cognitive effort in primary care, contributing to physician shortages and reduced patient access.

SullivanCotter survey shows faster wage growth for frontline roles as systems juggle costs and retention.

MedWay completes its first quarter serving independent doctors’ offices and physician-led health centers.

Older patients increasingly embrace digital payments for health care, highlighting the need for providers to enhance communication and accessibility of these tools.