HHS launches campaign to educate patients about HIPAA By Parker Nieves Patients are asked to sign paperwork, when visiting a physician’s office, that states they understand their rights under HIPAA. Of course, most people do not read all of the fine print ... September 22nd Share
AAFP says proposed 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule underpays primary care physicians By Roy Steiner In July 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule addressing “changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B ... September 22nd Share
Study shows primary care access to decrease STIs among women By Parker Nieves The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to result in significant healthcare costs for the US system. In addition, STIs can often lead to other healthcare issues for ... September 19th Share
Could independent physicians save healthcare? By Nick Dealtry In the move toward value-based care and a stronger patient-physician relationship, it may just be the independent physician who can save the state of healthcare in the US today. Several ... September 19th Share
Update on the 21st Century Cures Act By Sam Peirce One of President Obama’s last undertakings while still in office was to sign into law the 21st Century Cures Act, popularly known as the Cures Act. The bill provides funding for ... September 19th Share
Virtual groups and interoperability By Roy Steiner The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has offered independent practices the option to participate in virtual groups, to fulfill the requirements of the Medicare Access and ... September 19th Share