As physicians and ASCs face increasing obstacles in securing reimbursements from insurance companies, many are looking to direct-pay or cash models to cut out the need for payers. Cash-pay service ...

As the health care industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, many family physicians are exploring innovative practice models, including concierge and direct pay care. These models have gained ...

NORFOLK, Va. — More and more doctors are choosing to step away from regular health insurance payments, and are instead opting for a direct pay system made by patients. Here in Hampton Roads, there are ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Provider Prices in the Commercial Sector, featuring analysis and discussion of physician, hospital, and other health care provider ...

After seven years in medicine, Dr. Rebecca Bub knew she needed a change. She was burned out from working long hours in primary care. An attempt to fix the problem by switching to a part-time schedule ...

The future is direct pay. SmartPay replaces claims with real-time payments, giving employers control, better pricing, and a better experience for employees.” — Lou Morin, CEO of Savvos Health. UTAH, ...

Could health systems ditch traditional high-deductible health plans for direct primary care models? Direct Primary Care (DPC) models can stabilize income and reduce administrative overhead, but ...