For the first time in the history of the Medicare program, on Jan. 26, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human services announced goals … Read More ›

It was almost a year ago that — for the first time in the history of the Medicare program — goals and a timeline for … Read More ›

To help position Pennsylvania physicians and the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) to take a lead in addressing practice variation, particularly as providers move from volume-based … Read More ›

The transition to a value-based system has already arrived in Pennsylvania, as shown by recent initiatives announced by the state’s Department of Health and Department … Read More ›

Pennsylvania physicians, along with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), say that a recent study by the RAND Corporation ignores the successes of patient-centered … Read More ›

Transitioning to part-time practice is an emerging trend in the medical profession. The decision to work part time is one that impacts both the physician … Read More ›

Hospital systems with high levels of physician engagement can improve referrals and increase productivity and revenue, suggests a February 2015 article published in the Gallup … Read More ›

Days after the Jan. 26 announcement by the U.S. Department of Human Services settings goals and a timeline for transitioning Medicare reimbursement from volume to … Read More ›