What makes for a winning Independent Practice Association (IPA)? By Roy Steiner Independent physicians searching for options that can help relieve their administrative burdens, provide more opportunities for contract negotiations, yet still ensure that they retain ... October 26th Share
10 states with highest and lowest uninsured rates By Sam Peirce One of the main ideas behind the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to enable everyone in the US to have access to healthcare insurance options. The rate of uninsured individuals had, in fact, ... October 26th Share
Treating patients seeking primary care after emergency room visits By Greg Miller When a patient visits an emergency room (ER) for treatment of an injury or illness, follow up care is often recommended. Unfortunately, many patients who use the ER for such visits do so ... October 26th Share
States focus on primary care models to increase access By Roy Steiner Balancing the needs of patients seeking affordable healthcare with the market demands of insurers is challenging. Add to that the continuing debate over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ... October 25th Share
How EHRs are driving innovation and creativity in healthcare By Nick Dealtry Not too long ago, the independent physician would need to complete a file full of paperwork on a patient, reviewing the information prior to a patient visit and potentially waiting for ... October 25th Share
Survey shows most EHR patients report the technology improves care quality By Parker Nieves Independent physicians recognize the benefits of technology in their practice, particularly of using electronic health records (EHRs) to manage their patients’ healthcare information. ... October 24th Share