Medical Groups: Page 104
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Why doctors should plan an exit strategy before closing deals
Here are four reasons why planning ahead works best.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Joint Commission releases patient safety goals
The list includes patient identifiers, alarm management and medication safety criteria.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 12, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Deep Dive
Why value-based payments can't work
Many aspects of value-based, bundled payment models are basically capitation dressed in new clothes.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Providers still behind on ICD-10
With the ICD-10 switchover deadline just nine months away, many providers are still way behind.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Doctors choosing to start out with hospital-based jobs
Young hospitalists typically take home far more than their office-based colleagues.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Aging population may create extra demand for PCPs
The healthcare sector is expected to grow at a 2.6% annual rate until 2022, and will be responsible for about 5 million of the 15.6 million new jobs that will be created during that period.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 1, 2014 -
Calif. telehealth provider offers 'Pay-With-A-Tweet' program
A telehealth provider is waiving a $25 teleconsult cost if a patient tweets or Facebook-posts about their experience.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 1, 2014 -
Growing number of physician practices opting out of Meaningful Use
With incentives tailing off, and penalties minimal, growing numbers of physicians are deciding not to pursue Meaningful Use Stage 2.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 23, 2013 -
Americans prefer physicians to non-physician providers
When given a choice between physicians and nurse practitioners, Americans prefer that care be physician-led.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Report: Childrens' care varies by doctor, hospital preference
A new study concluded that care for children varied widely across the three states studied.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 healthcare trends that will fizzle in 2014
Be careful where you place your bets in the new year. We think these trends are over-hyped.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
One doctor explains why his practice won't be joining an ACO
"I'm not convinced ACOs will survive," says gastroenterologist Gene Overholt. "They're untried and untested."
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Patient portal may have saved a life in Missouri
A patient asked for help through his doctor's portal—and got it.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 28, 2013 -
CMS will pay PCPs for complex services outside of visits
The new policy could help reduce hospitalizations and ED trips.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 28, 2013 -
Study: Workflow changes could free up physician time
Easily implemented changes shaving time off of physician workload could lead to dramatic gains in physician capacity.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Patient Centered Medical Neighborhoods: Where they are and what they do
Patient-centered virtual neighborhoods are designed to improve both the coordination and quality of care, and they're worth understanding.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Young adults more likely to use urgent care centers than PCPs
Young adults are more likely to use retail health clinics and urgent care centers than primary care practices for basic medical care.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 21, 2013 -
SSM Health Care, Walgreens' Healthcare Clinics work together
Patients who visit Walgreens' healthcare clinics will be able to allow the pharmacy retailer to share health information with SSM physicians.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Consumers fear lower-cost care is worse care
Lower-cost providers will need to show quality ratings alongside prices to demonstrate that they offer good, safe care.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Ask an expert: How do hospitals evaluate how much a practice is worth?
Hospitals interested in buying a practice will consider asset-based, market-based or income-based approaches.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Healthcare jobs show fastest growth rate
Personal care aides and home health aides are expected to be the fastest-growing job fields in all industries between now and 2017.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 18, 2013 -
Physicians considering hospital employment face cultural, medical model issues
Physicians have lots of options when it comes to hospital deal-making.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Should your practice accept health exchange plans?
According to an MGMA study, 40% of doctors haven't decided whether they'll accept plans offered on the exchange. .
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Study: Health IT can increase doctors' productivity
Use of health IT can enable doctors to see 8% to 15% more patients.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Chicago health system spends $350M on physician practice acquisition
The hospital is paying one of the highest prices ever seen for a physician practice.
By Anne Zieger • Nov. 6, 2013
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