Practice Finance

Patients and physicians would benefit by replacing layers of administration with meaningful connections for care.

Patients need ‘timely and high-quality care,’ not ‘bureaucratic red tape,’ lawmakers say.

Physicians in Congress speak on federal legislation that aims for medical care price transparency for consumers.

New playbook has endorsement of AMA, health insurers, accountable care organizations.

Gas costs go down as food prices rise from June 2022.

The key ingredient to optimal performance in tobacco cessation is to provide every tobacco user an evidence-based intervention at every visit.

President, critics split on the economy as monthly tally comes in below average so far in 2023.

President announces federal agencies will tighten loopholes that pad insurance company pockets while leaving consumers in debt.

How health care companies – from huge systems down to primary care practices – can launch impactful digital strategies to drive, educate, and engage consumers.

Latest AMGA survey shows pay also is increasing for advanced practice clinicians.

Processing an avalanche of invoices can be labor-intensive, error-prone, and expensive. There is a better way.

Commonwealth Fund lists 18 states where the largest percentage of the population has medical debt.

Cash-based health care is a win-win for vulnerable groups and primary care providers.

U.S. Department of Justice announces massive ‘two-week nationwide enforcement action’ around nation.

Study examines prices of 8 procedures and finds other characteristics when doctors are owners.

Commonwealth Fund 2023 Scorecard rates access, disparities, outcomes, and suggests solutions.

Bipartisan group of senators, representatives urge regulators to improve process for patients, physicians.

The days of “bad ‘bots” are behind us so put smart virtual assistants to work in your practice to reduce call volume, deliver self-service options to patients and improve operational efficiency.

Analysts ponder potential effects of MedPAC report to Congress.

Despite some tumult in the market, tailwinds that have propelled Medicare Advantage popularity persist in 2023. The competitive complexity and changes have far-reaching implications for health care services organizations whose businesses are built on serving this important segment.

Officials note it could slow acquisition of physicians’ offices, but hospitals bristle at prospect.

Lawmaker calls for PBM breakup as analysts look at market effects on prescription medication prices.

Food prices still going up, but energy costs are declining, according to latest figures.

Physicians are struggling as costs increase, but payments are going down over time.

Consolidation, reimbursement, patient health all in the mix for Senate Finance Committee.

Trade group counters with new ad campaign, economic study about value of services.

CMS publishes additional paper on 'urgent need' to invest in and support primary care.

CMS announces goals for primary care physicians, clinicians to provide better coordination of care for chronic diseases.

Pharmaceutical giant Merck sues HHS, CMS directors in first legal challenge to law passed last summer.

Semiannual report to Congress highlights last six months of enforcement actions involving physicians and millions of dollars.