Primary care physician salaries rise as shortage looms By Nick Dealtry A study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) found that, overall, primary care physicians’ compensation has increased significantly over the past five years. ... June 26th Share
ACA increased primary care utilization but risky behaviors also went up, study shows By Greg Miller One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was enacted in March of 2010 was to provide access to quality healthcare to more people. The idea, generally, was to improve the ... June 15th Share
Independent physicians seek EHR systems that meet their unique needs By Nick Dealtry Independent physicians know what they want – and they want more – from their electronic health record (EHR) systems, but many are underutilizing their EHR’s current features. These ... May 29th Share
CMS increases reimbursements for complex patients according to study By Sam Peirce Physicians who see patients with chronic and complex conditions often spend time outside the office visit engaging both with that patient and with other healthcare providers treating the ... May 29th Share
What is a web-based EHR? By Roy Steiner The choice of an electronic health record (EHR) solution can make a significant difference to an independent physician’s practice. The EHR is designed to ensure the physician has access ... May 22nd Share
Experts urge for improvements in quality measures for primary care physicians By Tyler Comstock Because family physicians routinely see complex patients of varied backgrounds and medical needs, it’s time to create a better way to measure quality outcomes in primary care. ... May 22nd Share