In recent years, the U.S. government has invested substantially in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which have become synonymous in policy discussions with primary care for the socially ...

In response to a myriad of pressures, many hospitals once again have chosen to hire their own physicians. Although not a prime target, hospital medicine, still coming into its own as a medical ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for health care practices nationwide, today announced the company won three 2025 Best in KLAS ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Independent physician practices sit at a crossroads. After two decades of industry consolidation, most physicians now work for ...

Paul Berggreen, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Phoenix. He serves as president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association and chief strategy officer of GI Alliance, a nationwide ...

Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten independent physician practices, potentially reducing patient access to cost-effective and convenient care. Hospitals acquire struggling independent practices, ...

Declining reimbursements, uncertainties about the future and the hassles and costs of running a practice have all combined to make many of today’s physicians yearn for some sense of security. In a ...

Are you considering selling your independent MSK practice? If so, you’re not alone. The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. Regulatory changes, shifting patient expectations, and declining ...

As a physician in private practice, I've been called a throwback. Most doctors today work for large hospitals or health systems. That's not my vision, nor do I think it's the future of medicine. My ...