CMS releases 2018 MACRA proposed rule to ease burdens for independent practices By The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule for 2018 that marks the first major changes to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of ... June 27th Share
Everything independent physicians need to know about the Senate healthcare bill By Republicans in the Senate recently revealed an updated draft of a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This new bill, dubbed the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), ... June 26th Share
AAFP recommends CMS simplify MACRA for primary care physicians By Nick Dealtry MACRA, a reporting program that streamlines current fee-for-service Medicare programs (Meaningful Use, Physician Quality Reporting System, and Value-Based Payment Modifier) into a single ... June 21st Share
The advantages of on-site and near-site clinics in the workplace By Christian Piuma Larger employers began providing on-site healthcare in the 1980s, usually as a way to treat occupational injuries. These employers were generally in the heavy industry or manufacturing ... June 21st Share
Can electronic health records predict a patient’s future health? By Gabby Marquez Researchers at the University of Chicago are examining whether electronic health records (EHRs) can be used to make healthcare predictions. The researchers at UC Medicine believe that, by ... June 21st Share
Why coordinated care is important for independent primary care physicians By Roy Steiner Patient safety and quality of care are the highest priorities for any independent physician. Independent primary care physicians understand that patients see specialty physicians, have lab ... June 21st Share