Maximizing Revenue for Physicians with Limited Resources: Challenges and Solutions
Physicians today face mounting challenges as they work to maintain profitability amidst shrinking reimbursements, operational inefficiencies and limited resources. Balancing quality care with financial stability can be overwhelming but with targeted strategies, practices can navigate these obstacles and uncover new revenue opportunities. Understanding the Obstacles Declining reimbursement rates from Medicare and private payers make it […]
Adapting to the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Reduction: How PharmD Live Supports Providers in Value-Based Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a 2.83% reduction in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025. This change underscores a continued shift toward value-based care, focusing on improving health outcomes and controlling costs. However, the reduced reimbursement rates place significant financial and operational pressures on healthcare providers, requiring innovative […]
National Pharmacist Day: How PharmD Live’s Virtual Pharmacist-Led Solutions Transform Patient Care
Honoring the Vital Role of Virtual Clinical Pharmacists National Pharmacist Day, recognized annually on January 12, underscores the critical role pharmacists play in advancing patient safety and delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. Beyond dispensing medications, pharmacists serve as integral members of care teams, providing patient education, minimizing medication errors and advocating for better health outcomes. PharmD […]
Avoiding Medicare Penalties: Navigating Challenges with PharmD Live Solutions
Medicare’s increasing focus on quality metrics in 2025 presents critical challenges for healthcare providers. With penalties for non-compliance reaching as high as 9% of reimbursements, practices risk significant financial and operational strain. By leveraging solutions like PharmD Live, providers can navigate these challenges effectively, safeguard revenue and improve patient care. Understanding Medicare Programs and Key […]
Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors
By Cynthia Nwaubani, PharmD, BCGP Introduction In an era marked by a rapidly aging population, the challenge of managing polypharmacy—the use of multiple medications by a patient, particularly among those over 65—has emerged as a pivotal issue for healthcare providers. For small independent clinics and larger health systems, addressing polypharmacy effectively is critical to optimizing […]