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The proposed 2027 Medicare cuts have ENT practices worried about more than their bottom lines. In a survey of more than 1,400 otolaryngologists, 80% said proposed cuts to same-day care…
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If you find the patient referral process frustrating, you’re not alone. As the number of patient referral visits in the U.S. has climbed to more than 100 million per year(this…
Medical practices—especially those that serve complex, low-income populations—could be doing a far better job of making sure their older patients receive a Medicare annual wellness visit (AWV). That’s the chief…
The patient experience is getting more and more attention these days, especially because it’s a focus of many value-based care programs. But what are the highest performers doing to enhance…
As healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, it’s more important than ever for your medical practice to staff effectively. How connected are staff to their work? When are they most productive?…
When it comes to cash flow during the first few months of the year, many physicians and medical practices are feeling the pinch. As insurance deductibles reset, providers must depend…
The increasing prevalence of high-deductible health plans has made getting paid in full for medical services a lot harder than it used to be. But there are tools and techniques…
The clock is ticking as the healthcare industry awaits word from CMS on the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Final Rule, due no later than November 1. The regulation will…
In an increasingly value-driven landscape, improving clinical quality isn’t just the right thing to do for patients. It’s a key business objective. For our latest podcast, I spoke with Alex…
As healthcare providers collect ever-growing quantities of data to identify patterns and drive improvement efforts, they may be overlooking a key source of rich information: their patients. Patient-reported outcomes data,…
The growth of value-based care across the country mean today’s patients hold more decision-making power than ever before. From choosing a provider to selecting a specific treatment, they are making…
The field of primary care has undergone seismic changes over the last decade, ranging from the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, the growing emphasis on care coordination and team-based…
Although people might see their doctor only once a year, they are exposed to the health and safety conditions in their homes, their neighborhoods, their schools and their communities every…
See what changes when your platform closes the loop—from first call to final payment.