The Doctor's Office, September 2012

The issue of TDO discuss why physician practices may need to change their managed care contract and reimbursement strategies due to healthcare reform, highlights the reasons that the AHA and the AMA are at odds over two provisions in a final Medicare rule that give physicians more influence over hospital decisions, examines the challenges and ­opportunities presented by physicians ­bringing their own technology devices with them to work, and more. This month's PPS helps physician practices determine whether targeting dual-eligible patients is a good strategy for them.