SPOTLIGHT -
May 17th 2024
Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
May 15th 2024
National figures influenced by housing and gasoline price hikes.
May 14th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
May 13th 2024
AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.
May 10th 2024
Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.
Healthcare access a struggle for small businesses during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased barriers to healthcare access for small businesses and private practices.
The COVID Reset: Reimagining health care delivery and reimbursement
Pandemic shows how value-based care can benefit everyone
Congress extends Paycheck Protection Program
The program, which helps small businesses financially, will continue another two months.
Medical liability costs on the rise
More than 30% of premiums increased in 2020
Senate passes bill to avoid Medicare 2 percent payment cut
How has COVID affected revenue cycle management?
Everything you need to know about the changes the pandemic has had on RCM and what you can do to improve.
Why Proactive Consumer Financial Engagement is Essential Post COVID-19
Tips detailing how your practice can ensure it delivers the consumer experience patients are demanding.
Is collateral typically required for a loan to a medical practice?
Will the lender be looking for personal guarantees using physician’s house or other property?
Cancer screenings rebounded after initial pandemic dip
Mammograms and colonoscopies are being performed once more after taking a precipitous fall during the early days of the pandemic.
Tax free Income: Why Roth IRA strategy is important for physicians
How tools such as backdoor Roth IRAs and conversions can help physicians reach their financial goals.
Take the 92nd Physician Survey Report: Latest earning info for physicians
Our exclusive annual report breaks down earnings across a wide variety of criteria, including practice ownership, gender, age, geographic region, community type and more.
How do lenders view medical practices?
Stability of cash flow plays a crucial role.
CARES Act compliance for physicians: The provider relief fund, explained
What to know about the provider relief fund and how to avoid costly mistakes in the use of the funding.
PPP loans and practice finance options
Everything you need to know about getting money to help your practice survive
How long will it take to receive money from a private lender?
The type of lender will play a big role in how quickly money appears in your account.
CMS seeks primary care practices to enroll in alternate payment model
The Primary Care First Model options ties patient health outcomes to practice payments.
What can the money from a loan be used for?
Make sure you are on the same page as your lender when it comes to how funds will be utilized.
Large number of hospitals not complying with price transparency rule
A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule
Amazon Care going nationwide
The online sales behemoth will roll its hybrid telehealth and in-person health care service across the U.S. this summer.
House bill would extend Medicare sequestration moratorium
If passed, the bill would extend the moratorium to the end of the year rather than the end of this month.
MedPAC releases Medicare payment policy recommendations
The committee’s report to congress includes recommendations for fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, Part D, and telehealth.
What will a lender look at when deciding whether to make a loan to a practice?
Be prepared to provide a variety of tax, bank, and payroll expenses.
2021 E/M Guidelines Based on Time
Answers to common questions.
CMS increasing payment for COVID-19 vaccinations
The national average payment rate will increase by about $12 for administering each dose of the vaccines.
What financing options are available to help a practice survive?
A myriad of choices can help your practice, but be sure to make the right choice for your situation.
ACP applauds American Rescue Plan
The internists organization says that provisions of the legislation will improve health care in the U.S.
Tax and financial planning tips for physicians
Tax planning tips for physicians, on this week’s Medical Economics Pulse
Straightforward advice for healthcare startups
There are many ways that a health care startup can falter and fail. But more importantly, there are also ways to navigate those pitfalls to increase your potential for success.
Are the PPP loans a good option for practices to get through these tough times?
These low interest loans provide plenty of opportunities, if you follow all the rules.
Biden investing $250 million for COVID-19 safety, vaccination in underserved population
The funds will go toward health literacy grants for racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations.