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Could solo practices be exempt from EHR meaningful use penalties?

A recently introduced House bill would exempt solo physician practices from penalties that would be imposed for failing to meet benchmarks associated with electronic health records (EHR) meaningful use requirements. » Full article

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5 TEDMED talks that could interest primary care physicians

TEDMED exists to break down silos in the healthcare world that have been built up in part by specialists going deeper and deeper into their specialties, which can prevent experts from seeing beyond their own sometimes narrow viewpoints. » Full article

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Immunization: Medical Economics Business of Health

Stay up-to-date with the latest vaccination and immunization therapies. Watch video, read articles, use tools, and learn with CME. More

Is SGR finally on the way out?

Two powerful committees in the U.S. House of Representatives are soliciting public comments on a joint proposal for repealing Medicare's controversial sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for paying physicians. » Full article

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How will ACOs change the relationship between primary care and specialists?

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) might be the vehicle that finally elevates primary care to a status equal to specialty care, because primary care is the key to ensuring ACO revenue streams. » Full article

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What is the future of small and solo practices in primary care?

-  There will always be a place for them.

-  Eventually, all practices will be part of hospital
   systems.

-  They will survive only as concierge and hybrid
   arrangements.

-  Not sure.

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