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Improving Medical Group Performance as Markets Transition to Value

As health systems increasingly employ physicians in preparation for value-based care, it is imperative that they understand what constitutes a high-performing medical group and work with physician leaders to build such groups. 

MD October 27, 2017

Cost: The Biggest Barrier to Precision Medicine

Joel Diamond explores the cost barriers of genetic testing to precision medicine.

MD October 12, 2017

Optimizing Financial Performance Under Value-Based Care

As they seek to adapt their organizations to the demands of value-based care, physician leaders can follow the example of participants in the Oncology Care Model.

MD October 2, 2017

Optimizing Financial Performance Under Value-Based Care

As they seek to adapt their organizations to the demands of value-based care, physician leaders can follow the example of participants in the Oncology Care Model.

MD October 2, 2017

Connecting Clinical and Community Resources

In the era of population health management, healthcare organizations should address social determinants of health by implementing programs both within the organization and in collaboration with community partners.

MD September 28, 2017

Improve Compliance and Revenue by Understanding the Two-Midnight Rule

Edward Hu, MD, president of the American College of Physician Colleges, offers guidance for physicians seeking to better understand the two-midnight rule.

MD August 29, 2017

Improve Compliance and Revenue by Understanding the Two-Midnight Rule

Edward Hu, MD, president of the American College of Physician Colleges, offers guidance for physicians seeking to better understand the two-midnight rule.

MD August 29, 2017

House Calls Program Puts Patients First, Saves Money

Northwell Health’s Joseph Milano describes the organization’s House Calls program, which allows hundreds of New York residents per year to receive in-home care of the same quality they would receive in a hospital.

MD July 24, 2017

3 Lessons from a Physician Turned Population Health Leader

Virginia Gurley, MD, used to be an obstetrician and gynecologist, but she hung up her scrubs more than 20 years ago because she wanted to have a bigger impact on health outcomes. She writes about her career transition into population health. 

MD July 21, 2017

Revenue Cycle Risks and Rewards in the Era of Value-Based Care

Physician specialty practices face the daunting task of recalibrating their revenue cycle management processes to optimize their financial performance under value-based care.

MD July 10, 2017