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How pay-first and direct primary care models are reshaping practice finances and patient experience

Medical Economics

Enter into this climate two emerging payment approaches that are gaining traction: the pay‑first model, which collects copays, deductibles and any postvisit balances up front, and the direct primary care (DPC) model, which replaces fee‑for‑service billing with a flat subscription fee for primary care services.

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Nurse-Turned-Patient Shocked by How She Was Treated by the Healthcare System

Scrubs

Nobody was there to manage her appointments or explain to her what she should do next. Small tasks like scheduling her next appointment became needlessly tedious and overly complicated. Suddenly, I had to realize that wow, I’m actually human.” Brown described the experience as “DIY cancer.” “I

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What Behavioral Health Students Need to Know Before Starting or Joining a Practice

Valant

Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. Systems with automated appointment reminders save you money by reducing no-shows. It streamlines communication with patients and creates a professional impression.

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9 design tweaks to refresh your practice

Physicians Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Thoughtful design in medical practices enhance patient experience, boost staff productivity, and improve online reviews without major renovations. Likewise, flow-oriented layouts have been linked to higher staff productivity and fewer late appointments. Read the findings.

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Practice tip of the week: Be an on-time physician

Physicians Practice

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. You might also want to estimate how long the visit will last so the patient can plan their schedule before or after the doctor’s appointment.

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7 ways to cut overhead without cutting staff

Physicians Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Discover effective strategies to reduce overhead costs in medical practices without layoffs, enhancing staff morale and improving patient care. Rent, supplies and payroll devour well over half of every medical practice’s budget, and each line item is getting fatter.

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Lead, follow or get out of the way

Physicians Practice

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Many doctors and practices have tried to outsource their billing, only to find disastrous results. Did they have to wait long to obtain an appointment?

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