As we enter the second year of data collection for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP), it is worth thinking through some higher-level thoughts and strategic…

With the growing body of regulations today, nephrology coding has become more complex. Practices must navigate not only a new level of specificity but also…

While health care technology has generated many benefits, such as digitizing patient records and performing advanced analytics, one of its greatest contributions has been enhancing…

Four Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) recently proposed policy changes that would create stricter rules around paying for more than three dialysis treatments per week. These…

Considering a new practice business model to stay competitive in today’s shifting landscape is a highly individualized decision that can have a big impact on…

As digital technology advances, our world of health information continues to rapidly evolve. The transition from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) creates an…

Challenges in the nephrology industry—including the shift away from fee-for-service to value-based payments—are pushing physicians to consider different business models. Partnering with another organization may…

Practicing medicine in today’s health care environment is not for the faint of heart. Historically, successful practices were predicated on providing high-quality patient care; i.e.,…

Discussions on ways to leverage telehealth (two-way video visits between physicians and their patients) are accelerating across numerous medical organizations, health care providers, insurance carriers,…

End stage renal disease (ESRD) patients compose one of the most costly and complex patient populations, requiring substantial coordination and communication across the care spectrum…