A Physician’s Intro to Risk-Based Contracts

Recent healthcare trends suggest that quality patient care comes from a holistic approach focused on minimizing hospital visits and better managing long-term chronic conditions. For this reason, many physicians and practices are shifting to a value-based reimbursement model where success is measured in patient outcomes rather than simply the number of services provided. These r...

Improving Patient Outcomes with Preventative Care Efforts

Early detection is one of the most impactful ways for physicians to deliver quality patient care to individuals struggling with chronic health concerns. Preventative screenings play an integral role in not only staying ahead of chronic disease care but also reducing long-term expenses and improving patients’ quality of life. GMP Network believes ...

Value Over Volume: Transitioning to Value-Based Reimbursement

Traditional fee-for-service models have dominated the healthcare industry for decades, with payments determined solely on the number and type of services delivered. Unfortunately, the result often means that priority is placed on the quantity of patients and the number of medical visits rather than the quality of patient care. Alternatively, transitioning to a val...

Preventing Healthcare Burnout: Strategies for Physician Wellness

Physicians carry a profound, and often overwhelming, responsibility for patient care, making life-or-death decisions, coordinating care within complex healthcare systems, and managing administrative burdens. As a result, over half of physicians report experiencing one or more symptoms of burnout, according to the American Medical Association.