High-deductible plans: Balancing out-of-pocket costs and outcomes

The insurance industry continues to shift more of the cost burden for medical care on to patients through high-deductible health plans, and this trend has significant implications for primary care physicians and their incomes. Here's why. Full article

Integrating primary care and mental health is key to improving patient care, lowering costs

Most health plans are now required to cover preventiveservices including depression screenings. That means more patients will be turning to their primary care doctors for help with emotional and behavioral health problems. Full article

15 ways physicians can fight claim denials

With claim denial rates expected to rise in coming years, here are some of the most common reasons for non-payment and suggestions for ways to capture revenue for your practice. Full article

• Understanding physicians' duties toward suicidal patients

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