Author Archives: Morgan Hensley

Four Myths About Independent Physicians, Debunked

According to a recently issued American Medical Association study, the number of independent doctors has declined in the period between 2012 to 2016, leaving fewer than 47.1% of physicians with ownership stakes in a medical practice. Yet, in a recently issued survey conducted by Medscape, market analysts say they expect private practices will remain a …

This Millennial Physician Chose to be Independent. Here’s Why.

If you’ve seen headlines recently, you may have noticed that millennials have created a lot of confusion in the consumer world when it comes to their preferences, as compared to older generations. So much so, that Business Insider created an entire list of industries that millennials are responsible for changing; the list includes everything from …

Tips for Scripts: Value-Based Drug Pricing

Everyone is talking about outrageous drug prices: $44,000 for Olysio, a drug used to treat Hepatitis C; $51,600 for HP Acthar, a gel that treats multiple sclerosis; $1,000 per pill for Sovaldi, another Hepatitis C drug, which amounts to a whopping $84,000 for a full 12-week course treatment. The tides on drug prices may soon be …

The Rundown | Healthcare News for the Week of 10.30.2017

Are you a busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. Privia has compiled a list of stories to keep you up to date on all things healthcare: Enrollment in the ACA: What You Need to Know Every year before open-enrollment for the ACA, the Department of Health and Human Services puts out …

Population Health: Great. Now, What Exactly is it?

A new inforMD by Privia blog series, “Population Health & You,” brought to you by Rick Foerster, VP, Population Health, Privia Health. It’s time to set the record straight. The term “population health” gets thrown around a lot in the healthcare industry but is not universally understood, which is a shame because this approach is …

The Rundown | Week of 10.23.2017

Are you a busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. Privia has compiled a list of stories to keep you up to date on all things healthcare: Alexander-Murray Bill Receives Good Reviews The Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017, better known as the Alexander-Murray bill, just received a good report from …

A Firsthand Account of Harvey: How Communities United Amidst Disaster

After this year’s hurricane season, it’s no wonder that the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month. Just a few weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey tore through eastern Texas, causing estimated damages of $190 billion and flooding of 100,000 homes in Houston alone. Hurricane Irma followed suit, causing massive damages in the …

The Meaning of Quality in Healthcare

It’s Healthcare Quality Week and the official launch of Privia’s new blog: inforMD by Privia. If you’re reading this, thanks for stopping by! Please stay, peruse our posts, and tell us what you think in the comments. We’d love to hear from you. As the Medical Director of Quality at Privia, quality in healthcare means …

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