What may be stress points, and opportunities, for your physician customers By Laurie Morgan, Capko & Morgan Practices face renewed pressures and new opportunities as they plan for the fresh year ahead. Payment is still the main stress point One of the best things about 2014 was that we finally got to see how a few of the most anticipated aspects of the Affordable … [Read more...]
Death by a Thousand Cuts
The fallout of Obamacare in 2015 By Brian Taylor Most of the accusations by opponents of the Affordable Care Act have proven true. Passed by a totally partisan vote in 2010, its popularity has never exceeded 50 percent, and today stands at a 37 percent approval rating. Thanks to Johnathan Gruber, the now infamous (and rich) healthcare consultant from MIT, the truth … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Letter: The Year of the Distribution Rep
I’m sensing a positive vibe for 2015, both in our industry and the economy in general. Just consider some recent headlines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that they’ll now accept 3 percent down payments on mortgages, which will help to stimulate the housing market. Interest rates are still at historic lows. Gas prices have dropped considerably, giving American households … [Read more...]