Engaging Patients in Annual Mammograms
The National Cancer Institute estimated that over 280,000 women aged 65 to 74 were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, which made it the most common cancer in women for that year. Mammography,… Read More
Finding Equilibrium in Fee-for-Service and Value-Based Care
“We’re at a really critical juncture in the path to value-based care,” according to Elizabeth Fowler, Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). “Payments for the sake of… Read More
How Ancillaries Help Both Patients and Providers
What does value-based care mean, exactly? Many refer to it as providing the right care at the right time; in other words, shifting the transactional nature of the healthcare system to one that… Read More
Navigating the Launch of My Private Practice — With the Right Help
Reprinted from the American Medical Association.As doctors, we’re no stranger to complex decision-making. Weighing a medication’s benefits and side effects, adhering to evidence-based guidelines… Read More
How Do the New E/M Coding Changes Elevate the Doctor-Patient Relationship?
With healthcare news coverage currently dominated by pundits analyzing President Joe Biden’s policy and experts explaining vaccine logistics, the new evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes… Read More
How To Build a Top Workplace in Healthcare
Throughout my career in People Operations, I’ve always thought of my role as “internal customer service.” All employees — from entry-level new hires to seasoned C-suite executives — are valued,… Read More
Next-Generation Tools for the Next Generation
Reprinted from the American Medical Association.As a practicing pediatrician for more than 20 years, I’ve seen not only generations of patients, but new generations of technology. Children I once… Read More
How Health Systems Are Driving the Volume-to-Value Transition
Many health system leaders — myself included — are no longer wondering if value-based care models will take hold, but rather how we can ensure a seamless transition. Health systems play a pivotal… Read More
Physician Burnout, COVID-19, and the Paradox of Excellence
There are many culprits when it comes to burnout — cumbersome electronic health records, overwhelming administrative tasks, long hours, a lack of physician engagement and empowerment, and various… Read More
How New Technologies Boost Postpartum Care in “Fourth Trimester”
Reprinted from the American Medical Association.The U.S. health care industry has largely overlooked postpartum care. Pregnancy is filled with routine appointments, tests, ultrasounds and more, but… Read More