Shifting reimbursement models: The risks and rewards for primary care

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) places primary care physicians front and center in the drive to improve the health of Americans and lower healthcare costs. But new ACA-derived payment models that reward value, not volume, are causing skepticism and uncertainty among physicians. Full article

Optimize EHR documentation at your medical practice with voice recognition software and scribes

Electronic health record (EHR) systems are built to help physicians improve their practices, but they may also come between a physician and a patient during an encounter. Voice recognition software and scribes are two ways to improve your documentation. Full article

Circulatory disorders: The role of primary care physicians

Helping patients change lifestyle factors can go far to help reduce the impact of circulatory disorders and cut healthcare costs.
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Use objective measures to incentivize midlevel providers and increase productivity

Adding midlevel providers can substantially increase aprimary care practice’s capacity. And as with other employees, the right incentive program can enhance a midlevel’s productivity and ensure that he or she benefits, rather than hurts, the practice’s bottom line. Full article