Medical Economics

JUNE 16, 2025

Patients who used virtual consults saved an average of two hours per appointment, mostly by avoiding travel and waiting time. None of the patients in the video group requested an in-person follow-up to repeat the conversation. They also avoided out-of-pocket expenses — a median of €17.90 ($20.75 Adler, J.D.,

Patient Satisfaction

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 By Keith A. Smarter tech, service skills, and visible follow-through—three steps to happier patients For more bite-size practice tips and tricks make sure you visit PhysiciansPractice.com. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night.

Billing

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We’re shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practice’s ongoing performance. By consistently monitoring these key areas, you can ensure operational efficiency, financial health, and compliance, ultimately enhancing the quality of care you provide to your patients.

Medication

Practice Index

APRIL 24, 2025

In-person consultations contribute to patient satisfaction Reductions in face-to-face appointments have contributed to a collapse in public satisfaction with GP services. Patient need for GP care and services continues to outstrip resources following years of neglect and underfunding by successive governments.

Huddles/Rounds

Physicians Practice

JULY 23, 2025

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and for today’s P2 Management Minute let’s size up staff productivity in just three data-driven steps. Finally, follow the money. Celebrate billers who slash denials and coach anyone whose follow-up drags. Start with what patients feel.

Billing

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Were shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practices ongoing performance. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication

Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

Advanced systems offer patient portals that allow patients to update their information and verify insurance details before appointments, reducing registration time and improving data accuracy. The system should automatically check patient eligibility when appointments are scheduled and identify services requiring prior authorization.

Billing

Practice Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The Government’s 2025 Spending Review has promised a major funding boost for the NHS, with general practice named as a key priority. Headlines talk of thousands more GPs, millions more appointments and a shift towards community-based care. More GPs, more appointments… really?

Appointments

Practice Index

APRIL 10, 2025

Change of rules creates 1,500 GP jobs More than 1,500 GPs have found jobs following changes to practice funding rules over the last year. The Department of Health said the recruitment would help end the 8am scramble for appointments.

Huddles/Rounds

The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I spent 33 minutes on the phone on January 8th, 2025 before I finally navigated the maze that is American healthcare to the extent that a medication that has been prescribed for me by my doctor regularly for several years could be delivered to her office in time for my next appointment.

Appointments

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

When searching for AI solutions to integrate into your workflow, look for products that are built with the following in mind: Behavioral health vs. generic healthcare Facility type: inpatient vs. outpatient Client type: demographics, diagnosis, solo vs. group treatment, etc. Which tasks pile up and hang over your head?

Documentation

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas. Did they have to wait long to obtain an appointment?

Billing

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark. Digital solutions such as remote monitoring and patient-initiated follow-up are also being promoted as ways to improve access and reduce unnecessary appointments.

Admissions

Medical Economics

JUNE 9, 2025

Whether you plan to sell your business, transfer ownership to a partner or simply close up shop, this decision is a deeply personal one. 30-60 days before closing : Stop taking new appointments. If you sold your practice, you may be able to set up an agreement with the new owners to make sure you get important documents.

Transfers

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 1, 2025

Submit through the first appeal level, log every email, and follow up until you get a verdict. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell August 1st 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Record your own!

Billing

Practice Index

JULY 3, 2025

Shake-up welcomed for practice IT The IT market for practices in England is facing its first “shake-up” for 25 years. The Department of Health said the technology would be “pioneering” and will analyse data and reports from a range of sources to flag up problems.

Huddles/Rounds

Health Populi

OCTOBER 22, 2024

I hope to provide attendees of HLTH 2024 along with my readers who aren’t in Vegas useful context for assessing the new ideas and business model announcements as well as a practical summary for those of you in planning mode for health care in 2025. And convenience actually mashes up costs for everyday people in the form of time-costs.

Appointments

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 22, 2025

Jain Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare 5 Timely Ideas To Improve Medicare Advantage By Sachin H. Follow Author Jun 22, 2025, 08:09pm EDT Share Save Comment WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 14: Dr. All Rights Reserved. Jain , Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.

Insurance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 4: AI Will Improve Your Patients’ Experience Patients today are tech-savvy and expect their healthcare to be able to keep up with a fast-paced world.

Follow-Up

Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The students are broken up into 16 groups. So it’s been moved up a bit. So the basic science portion goes up to the winter break, and then they start the block system which we had before. So, but the cost does end up. It’s very, very much focused on small group learning. It’s working out very well.

Medication

Practice Index

MARCH 20, 2025

It followed the settlement of the GP contract dispute and a promise of 889 million extra in core general practice funding. Protest in Edinburgh over practice access Thousands of people in Edinburgh have signed a petition calling for an end to long waits for GP appointments.

Huddles/Rounds

Medical Economics

JULY 24, 2025

Witnesses testify during The House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee's “Joint Health and Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities,” held July 24, 2025. Physicians and other clinicians also make up an important stakeholder group in MA.

Insurance

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We log our moods and lifestyles with apps, we wear devices that track our health and fitness metrics, we have doctor’s appointments outside of our annual physicals.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. For example, AI can handle administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and calling patients to prepare them for upcoming procedures. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Published June 30, 2025 Emily Olsen Reporter post share post print email license Optum headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., Sign up A valid email address is required.

Follow-Up

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. While this shortage is troubling, it also serves as a wake-up call — a call for innovative solutions and concerted action. Sign up A valid email address is required.

Follow-Up

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 26, 2025

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Follow-Up

Medical Economics

JULY 31, 2025

Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) introduced a resolution affirming support for the panel , which has become the subject of speculation about a shake-up. " The senators’ statement and resolution follows another instance of USPSTF landing in the news, but not for its medical recommendations. Angus King (I-Maine) and Sen.

Medication

Northwest Career College

JULY 10, 2025

Scheduling, appointments, and court filings management. The report determined that by 2025 , 36.2 Broader Scope of Job Opportunities: You can work for law firms even out of your location, thus opening up more avenues. Distractions: Eliminate them by setting up a dedicated workspace for focusing and being productive.

Scheduling

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Patient experience trends for 2025 and beyond As healthcare evolves, patient experience remains at the forefront of delivering quality care. Lets explore the key trends shaping patient experience in 2025 and beyond. For example, post-treatment follow-ups tailored to a patients specific condition demonstrate a providers attentiveness.

Patient Experience

Physicians Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

7 quick checkpoints for practices June 26, 2025 By Keith A. Before your next virtual appointment, run your setup through these seven checkpoints. Reynolds June 25th 2025 Article Unlock hidden insights in your practice's data to boost revenue, streamline operations, and enhance patient care with simple, effective strategies.

Diagnostics

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

Appointments are then scheduled one week later to focus on behavioral health with a mental health practitioner. When initial screenings for depression indicate that this client needs a follow-up, PCPs and social workers can consider these social determinants of health. Final recommendations from the U.S.

Follow-Up

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Were shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practices ongoing performance. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Were shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practices ongoing performance. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication

Practice Index

APRIL 4, 2024

Employees who are carers may request up to one week off work over a 12-month period for the purpose of providing this care. Time can be split up into periods of as little as half a day but cannot go over a week in total. days or more – twice the amount of notice as time requested (i.e.,

Follow-Up

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. Another standard published by CMS is the delayed compliance deadline for EPCS to no longer than January 2023 and no earlier than January 2025 for LTC prescriptions for controlled substances.

Transfers

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

OCR stepped up enforcement of compliance with the HIPAA Rules in 2016, more than doubling the number of financial penalties imposed. The following three years saw similar numbers of financial penalties; however, there was another major increase in HIPAA fines in 2020 when 19 HIPAA violation cases were settled with OCR.

HIPAA