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10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

Are physical examinations by family doctors still needed?

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on.

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

ER Doctors Reveal the Craziest Things They've Seen at Work

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

What is the difference between coinsurance and copayments?

Both coinsurance and copayments help save health insurance companies money by making the consumer responsible for a portion of a medical bill, but the two health insurance terms have very different definitions.

Drinking Coffee Linked With Increased Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

A new meta-analysis finds a correlation between coffee and increased instances of ovarian cancer.

MSOs — Important Again for Physician Practices

Management service organizations have been around for a while providing management to physician practices, ranging from billing and collection to complete turnkey operations. In this regard, they h…

Private equity companies' acquisition of physician practices likely to accelerate

Acquisition of physician practices by private equity firms has increased dramatically during the past few years, according to a new study.

Four Metrics to Measure Patient Access at Physician Practices

Use these four metrics to evaluate patient access at your physician practices.

Can Solo Physician Practice Survive?

I can remember walking to elementary school and passing several solo doctor offices with a shingle hanging on a post in the front. They were usually modest offices in the ground floor of another residential building or store front and they served as a convenient community resource. Most were solo g

Physician Practices Look for Options as Costs Rise

The future of physician practices looks healthy but nothing like it did a generation ago.

Who physician practices can turn to for expert help

CPAs, management consultants, lawyers – tapping into the right expert help.

How Will MACRA Legislation Affect Small Physician Practices?

A Black Book survey details the concerns small physician practices have with the upcoming MACRA implementation, and they fear they may not survive.

Determining Reasonable Compensation in Physician Practices

Determining the "reasonable" or "replacement" compensation while valuating a business is key, specifically for medical and physician practices.

Hot Topics: When Hospitals Buy Physician Practices

What's the current picture as regards hospitals buying physician practices? We asked that question of two experts who said the trend is causing problems with 'price fixing' and noted physicians should

8 things to know on physician practice revenue cycle management outsourcing

8 things to know on physician practice revenue cycle management outsourcing

5 Things to Know about Physician Practice Management

How does a physician determine if a practice management arrangement with an MSO is right for the practice? Here are five things physicians should consider.

How Will MACRA Legislation Affect Small Physician Practices?

A Black Book survey details the concerns small physician practices have with the upcoming MACRA implementation, and they fear they may not survive.

Easy Physician Credentialing for Medical Practices

To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must. 1