A Guide to Building Passive Income for the Physician-Led Practice
Unlock sustainable revenue without sacrificing patient care — or burning out providers and staff.
Phamily’s Public Comment on the CMS Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem
We can’t talk about an evolution in health tech without talking about an evolution in payment models and financial policy.
Mental Health and Chronic Condition Management
When we think about managing chronic conditions, we often focus on medications, labs, and lifestyle changes. But mental health plays a critical (and sometimes overlooked) role. Anxiety, depression, and emotional stress can make it harder for patients to stick to treatment plans, attend appointments, and stay motivated. That’s why integrating mental health into chronic condition care isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential.
Good Care Shouldn’t Begin in the Emergency Room
Over a decade ago, my father suffered a heart attack. In the weeks that followed, he received an overwhelming amount of care: hospital visits, specialists, medications, and lifestyle changes that were suddenly top priorities. But what struck me most was the glaring absence of professional support before his heart attack.
Why Independent Practices Need to Survive — and Thrive
Patients can receive great care in many different settings, from a large national health system to the office of a single rural physician. So why is there so much concern about the decline of independent practices?
5 Things to Consider When Evaluating APCM
Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) is a new Medicare program that lets medical providers bill for between-visit work. Done well, APCM can improve patient outcomes while compensating healthcare organizations for pursuing value-based initiatives. However, APCM isn’t a good fit for every practice. Here are 5 things to consider to determine if APCM is right for you.
Advanced Primary Care Management vs. Chronic Care Management
With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent introduction of reimbursement for Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), administrators and physician leaders face important decisions: Should you leverage CCM or explore APCM for your practice? Joining our discussion is Tracie Jefferson, PA-C, Physician Assistant at Sound Family Medicine.
Advanced Primary Care Management vs. Chronic Care Management
The introduction of Medicare APCM presents new opportunities for medical practices to receive fair reimbursement for the between-visit work they are already doing, but which fee-for-service program is right for your organization?
Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) Requirements Checklist
To take advantage of the new Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) reimbursement for supporting patients with between-visit care, providers must meet 4 practice-level capabilities and perform 6 care management activities.
The Critical Questions Your APCM Plan Needs to Answer
Across the country we see increasing excitement about Medicare’s new Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) program. Done well, APCM could be transformative for primary care practices and their patients. APCM provides fee-for-service reimbursement for providers to deliver high-value, proactive care across entire populations…
To Succeed at APCM, Create Patient Value
Medicare will begin reimbursing providers for Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) in 2025, and many providers are trying to decide whether to take advantage of this program. Will you be able to operate cost-effectively? What does it mean to provide “24 x 7 access”?