Latest Health Biz: Misc. news
Practice Management Can Improve Efficiency
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Providers can take practical steps to improve practice efficiency and increase insurance reimbursement, according to an article published in Dermatology Times.
Direct Primary Care Can Be Beneficial to Patients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Conversion to direct primary care/retainer-based/concierge care models does not necessarily result in patient abandonment, but rather in improved patient care, according to a blog post published June 18 in Medical Economics.
Vertical Mergers Could Be Challenging for Primary Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Vertical level mergers, which incorporate not just health care providers, but also insurers, retailers, and pharmacy benefit managers, could pose challenges in primary care, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies
by modernClinician Editorial Team
More patients are paying for health care services with cash, and this means physician practices need a comprehensive billing policy, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Considerable Global Disparities Found in Access to Dermatological Care
Factors Identified in Disparities of Response to Patient Messages
Physical Exams May Not Reliably Diagnose Pediatric Pneumonia
Small Change in Hours Benefits Emergency Physicians Working Night Shifts
Substantial Uptick Seen in Private Equity-Affiliated Fertility Clinics Since 2013
Model Developed for Predicting Missed Appointments in Primary Care
Patient Care Experience Worse After Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals
Psychologists ID Financial, Administrative Barriers to Accepting Insurance