What is the direct primary care (DPC) model? You may have heard about direct primary care (DPC) at a conference or from a colleague. DPC is a type of primary care where a billing or payment arrangement is made between patients and providers, without sending...

Patient no-shows are common and can affect independent physician practices in many ways. A study published in BMC Health Services Research found that patients do not show up to their scheduled appointments 18.8% of the time.1 Some estimates have missed appointments costing a single physician...

Updated as of 1-17-24 Administrative burden is challenging the practice of medicine The administrative burden medical practices are facing is a growing challenge, and many physicians are burnt out and pessimistic about the future of medicine. The promise and value of digitizing healthcare has yet...

As February progresses, the United States medical community focuses on American Heart Month, a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the causes of heart disease and the preventive steps that can be taken to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Practice Fusion sat down with Dr. Khatore,...

Physicians are facing a multitude of challenges navigating the healthcare regulatory and reimbursement landscape, while incorporating new technology into their daily workflow, and managing an increasing administrative burden. The result is that 62% of surveyed physicians are pessimistic about the future of medicine, 78% of...