Senate, House at odds over physician payment patch

The U.S. Senate approved legislation that includes a 2-month Medicare pay freeze, but the House disagreed. Find out how physician organizations reacted to the news. » Full article

Most primary care physicians expect to join an ACO

The changes are coming quickly, according to the results of a survey released exclusively to Medical Economics. Discover how soon your colleagues expect to join. » Full article

Could pharma, device payments to doctors go public?

The fees you collect from companies for consulting, speaking, or research could be posted on the Web as soon as 2013. See who’s supporting the proposal and why. » Full article

Walmart leaks big plans for primary care

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to expand its number of health clinics but denies plans to create the nationwide primary care platform discussed in leaked internal documents. » Full article

Southern and Mountain states lacking docs

The Northeast states have plenty of physicians for the population, so if you’re looking for work, consider the Southern or Mountain states, figures show. » Full article

No strong link between funding models, care quality

Whether you’re paid through fee-for-service, salary, or another model may not improve the quality of preventive care provided at your practice, according to a Canadian study. » Full article

• Medical Economics’ ACO Special Report

• Healthcare not cost-effective by design

• Don’t blame doctor shortage on women

• Grow your practice with ancillaries

• New physicians recruited like star athletes

• Payment models offer preview of future

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