Practice Finance

A patient satisfaction survey can help you build a satisfying and cohesive experience for patients – if you can get patients to take it.

The Trump administration insists rebates cause inflated prices, but what would it mean to physicians and patients if the system ended?

Pharmacy chains purchasing payers will alter the healthcare landscape.

New regulations focused on greener initiatives are on the horizon, and buyers already see a change in various product lines.

Many physicians may not realize the extent to which both Medicare and private insurers have already implemented value-based care compensation models.

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Is investing in cryptocurrency something to avoid or are physicians missing out on a prime investment opportunity if they don’t give it a try?

9 strategies physicians can use to help their patients with diabetes improve access to this vital medication.

Not every practice has value, nor does every seller try to sell their practice properly.

Trump’s rule may lead to AHPs offering less comprehensive coverage than current plans, experts predict.

Check out the following scenario and see if you can choose the correct codes.

Here are six ways to better protect yourself and your practice. 

A runner-up of the 2018 Physician Writing Contest shares why it's important to really see patients.

Running a DPC practice means excluding third-party payments, which in turn means better patient satisfaction for our services.

RCM requires a strategic approach across silos for the best results. 

Artificial intelligence technology can take on the burdensome tasks of RCM.

Healthcare providers show strong interest in population health management but often struggle to assess the financial impact of the change from fee-for-service to the value-based reimbursement models that accompany it.

The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes.

On this Labor Day holiday, don’t forget about the hardworking physicians and nurses who provide quality care each and every day.

Many of the proposals are aimed at reducing the paperwork and compliance burden on physicians. Whether they can achieve this goal remains to be seen.

Take a serious look at what is being done, when, and by whom, to answer the questions of what is necessary work for patients and for the business.

This face-to-face encounter enables physicians and other staff to get to know a candidate in ways that go beyond a resume on a desk and letters of recommendation.

Restrictions and backlogs on work visas have existed for a long time, but critics say it’s gotten worse under President Trump, who has made reducing immigration a centerpiece of his administration.

Urgent care isn’t booming only because of physicians seeking a better work-life balance. Other factors driving the industry’s growth include patient demand, convenience, and costs.

What to consider before investing-and what it takes to win.

One of the best opportunities to learn about a patient’s mental health is during the annual preventive visit.

A runner-up of the 2018 Physician Writing Contest shares how she learned from a bad review. 

The technology has the potential to streamline healthcare delivery.

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Eliminate fax machines.