Electronic health records (EHRs) for primary care physicians By Tyler Comstock A primary care physician is responsible for patient care, practice management, coordination with other providers, and many other activities throughout the day. The practice may also fall ... October 10th Share
Who is the new acting head of the department of Health and Human Services? By Roy Steiner On September 29, 2017, Tom Price resigned his position as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) amid controversies regarding his use of private, chartered flights for business use. ... October 10th Share
How to prepare staff at your independent practice for value-based care By Dante Capozzola The shift away from the traditional fee-for-service model and to value-based care entails a number of regulations, deadlines, and reporting requirements. Independent physicians and their ... October 9th Share
Graham-Cassidy bill dies: a timeline of Obamacare repeal efforts By Nick Dealtry By the numbers, there have been seven attempts to push through Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replacement efforts in various forms and magnitudes since the inauguration of President ... October 9th Share
What is the national quality forum (NQF)? By Parker Nieves Primary care physicians recognize the need to provide quality care to their patients. The challenge for them comes when they are required to measure and report that quality. With the shift ... October 9th Share
Tom Price resigns as HHS secretary – what does this mean for independent physicians? By Nick Dealtry Amid controversy surrounding his use of private, chartered flights on official business, which he used extensively rather than flying commercial, Secretary of Health and Human Services ... October 4th Share