Tag: primary care

Bipartisan Bill Expands Medicare ACO Assignments to Nurse Practitioners and PAs

New bipartisan legislation expands Medicare's ACO program to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants in patient assignment, enhancing coordinated care and value-based outcomes.

World Bank Partners with 15 Countries to Advance Universal Health Coverage Reforms

The World Bank Group supports 15 countries in implementing National Health Compacts to expand primary care, improve affordability, and strengthen health workforces as part of universal health coverage reforms.

Unlocking Revenue with Underused Medicare Codes in Primary Care

Explore underused Medicare CPT and HCPCS codes in primary care that can improve care coordination and stabilize practice revenue. Learn practical strategies for adoption and compliance.

Study Reveals Low Clinician Uptake of Digital Dementia Screening in Primary Care

A primary care study finds low clinician engagement with digital cognitive assessments for dementia despite patient acceptance, highlighting workflow barriers and the need for enhanced implementation strategies.

Direct Primary Care Model Offers Cost-Effective Alternative to Insurance-Based Healthcare

Discover how direct primary care models provide cost-effective, insurance-free primary care with monthly memberships, improving patient access and reducing healthcare costs.

Aflac Survey Reveals Barriers and Trends in U.S. Preventive Health Care

The 2025 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey reveals key barriers to preventive health care among Americans, highlighting generational differences, the rise of telehealth, and the role of family influence in screening adherence.

Alabama Rural Health Clinic Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Grant Cuts

Alabama's Cahaba Medical Care, a rural health clinic relying on federal Teaching Health Centers grants, faces uncertain future amid federal budget cuts and administrative changes, threatening essential healthcare access in underserved communities.