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NP independence doesn't hurt docs, but safety questions remain
Contrary to some primary care physicians' concerns, increasing the scope of advanced practice nurses does not hurt doctors' earnings, according to a study published in the 2012 edition of Nursing
Docs sue CMS, launch task force to improve primary care pay
In a symbolic move representing physicians' frustration over having their Medicare reimbursement determined by a secret panel known as the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), six Georgia
Family docs prefer small-practice EMR systems
Family physicians, like other primary care physicians, can choose any type of electronic health record (EHR) system for their practices. But when the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Young adults engaged in their health but want convenience
Young adults are eager to take an active role in their healthcare, and physicians can help them by incorporating features of the patient-centered medical homes into their practices. According to a
Doc groups stuff ACO suggestion box with complaints
The public comment period for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule regarding accountable care organizations (ACOs) closed June 6, and major organizations that
Docs offer payment reform ideas to Congressional committee
Major trade groups representing physicians nationwide made presentations to a House subcommittee on Thursday with their suggestions for fixing the current Sustainable Growth System rate for Medicare
ACOs: Weigh the pros and cons for your practice
Amid the avalanche of all things ACO since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its long-anticipated proposed rules on accountable care organizations last week, several recent
AAFP in benchmarking pilot with Emdeon clearinghouse
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has launched a pilot with Emdeon, one of the largest claims clearinghouses in the country, to use Emdeon's aggregated claims and clinical data to
Surescripts, AAFP launch secure clinical messaging service for doctors
Surescripts, a company that connects physician offices and pharmacies online, and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) have joined forces to create a new nationwide service for clinical
PCPs: Be on the lookout for incentive checks
Another reason to look forward to spring, if you're a primary-care physician: Those who qualify for primary care incentive payments under the new health law should expect to see their first bonus
