Independent Primary Care Practices Blog

Addressing your top five administrative challenges

Almost half of Americans are not adequately covered

Although more individuals were insured in 2022 than in previous years, the healthcare coverage they were able to secure may not have been adequate to cover their expenses.

Ancillary services that can help generate practice revenue

Ancillary services that can help generate practice revenue Ancillary services that can help generate practice revenue October 25, 2022For the independent physician interested in increasing...

Tips to help you prepare for retirement

Tips to help you prepare for retirement Tips to help you prepare for retirement October 18, 2022Building a plan for the future is critical, whether you’ve just started a medical practice or...

Best states for doctors to practice in

Taxes, the cost of living, and state business taxes were all among the factors in a survey conducted by Physicians Practice to determine the best states in the country for physicians to practice....

Survey reveals mental health status of healthcare workers

While much of the focus has been on the mental health of patients in the past couple of years, given the isolation and uncertainty posed by the pandemic, healthcare workers have also struggled. In...

Survey: Malpractice insurance rates increasing

Administrative concerns such as hiring a strong clinical team, choosing the right EHR practice management system, and maintaining the appropriate levels of insurance for the practice are important...

New survey shows patient expectations for patient engagement technology

As patients become more engaged in their own healthcare, they are also becoming more particular about the provider they choose as their primary physician. While independent practices rely on high...

Financial Planning Tips for Independent Physicians

Financial planning can be a difficult topic. When you are trying to balance life, education debt, and an independent practice, all while planning for retirement and whatever else life may have in...

Strategies for surviving a changing healthcare environment

The past few years have been a challenge for many independent physicians. Rising costs, staffing issues, and the concerns associated with the pandemic have affected practices in many ways....

Addressing staffing concerns in your independent practice

Even before the pandemic, recruiting and retaining a quality team ranked among the top concerns of independent physicians. Staffing has become more of a challenge with individuals experiencing...

Summer proposals for independent practice policy updates

In July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Comments on the proposed changes will be...

How do EHRs specifically support insurance-based practices?

Electronic health records (EHRs) enable the independent physician to manage the patient’s care in a higher quality manner and provide a communication tool for patients and providers to engage with...

What is the ROI of patient engagement?

Patient engagement has been shown to result in improved healthcare outcomes for the patient; however, how does engaging with your patients and their families help your practice? What is the return...

Understanding EPCS

Prescription drug abuse and misuse has contributed to significant issues, including deaths from overdoses, in the US in recent years. In fact, in 2020, almost 92,000 individuals died from...

Tips for optimizing your independent practice workflow

As you focus on providing the highest quality care for your patients, you will also need to ensure that your independent practice is running efficiently. It’s a good idea to review your practice...

Announcing: The Empowering Sustainable Primary Care eBook

Primary care is at the heart of a sustainable healthcare system in this country and the right technology is needed to help support the success of independent primary care practices. At Elation,...

Tips for reducing medical billing errors

Patient billing is critical to the financial health of an independent physician practice. When billing errors are made, revenue can be lost and severe consequences can result. Errors in Medicare...

The economic downturn and primary care

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated economic issues already facing many healthcare professionals. Between the virus outbreak that caused many independent practices to severely...