June 7, 2017
In a Milliman Medical Index (MMI) study last year, patients are continuing to seek out high-deductible health plans to offset the financial burden caused [...]
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June 1, 2017
In a recent report from the Bipartisan Policy Center, which examines current issues in the delivery system reform effort, states that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid [...]
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May 19, 2017
In hopes of reducing Medicare spending, policymakers have proposed charging seniors a copay for home-based care, figuring that senior citizens will use it less [...]
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May 9, 2017
A new trend is emerging that cannot be ignored. Patients are making more informed decisions regarding health care now more than ever before. With [...]
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May 4, 2017
The Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program was established to help business owners buy their primary office building. These can be used for [...]
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April 28, 2017
According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 74% of providers have seen an increase in patient financial responsibility due to rising deductibles. What [...]
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April 18, 2017
Independent medical practices have historically led the industry in their success rate with collecting patient payments, as compared to hospitals and larger healthcare networks. But [...]
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March 15, 2017
Every other year The Physicians Foundation conducts a nationwide survey to find out what physicians have to say about the state of the medical [...]
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March 3, 2017
I recently attended a financial services conference and was asked the questions: Are not all doctors wealthy and successful? Are M.D.’s not highly attractive [...]
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March 2, 2017
Health care premiums are set to rise again in 2017, and higher deductibles are requiring patients to shoulder more responsibility. Drew Altman, President and [...]
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February 23, 2017
The primary goal of a medical practice is to serve patients. However, medical practices are also businesses and have the same aspects and concerns [...]
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February 8, 2017
In a recent study released by industry expert ACFE it was determined that small businesses are much more vulnerable to occupational fraud. With cases [...]
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