Primary
Care Survival Guide:
How to Retain Practice Profitability in the Wake of
Unprecedented Change
Unprecedented changes in health
care are underway, and arguably no group will be more impacted than the independent
primary care provider. Payment models are changing. Expectations are rising.
Technology is no longer optional. And practice profitability is an increasing
concern. Without direction and a clear set of objectives and goals, it is
simply impossible for any providers to navigate, let alone survive, changes in
health care.
If you’re trying to build a
business plan based on where we are now, you’re going to fail. There’s simply no way
the health care system can stay where it is today. You’ll need to have some thought
about where technology is going, try to anticipate the challenges, and move ahead so
you can be in front of the curve.
Driving this change is the stark
reality that health care, as it exists today, requires staggering amounts of
spending. If things don’t change, Medicare and Medicaid will eventually consume
all of our taxes and revenues. And private payers have also recognized their
current model is not a sustainable path to long-term profitability.
Survival will largely be based on
foresight and agility. It is important to understand which changes will most
impact your practice. Strategies and tactics will continue to evolve as the health
care system evolves. As a starting point for primary care practices, there are
four steps you can take to prepare now.
·
Be ready to be
paid based on your performance
·
Consider PCMH
certification
·
Don’t just adopt
technology… embrace it!
·
Explore
additional revenue opportunities
Your track record and experience
won’t be enough to help you manage through it all. No matter how successful a
practice is now, they can’t rest on their previous success.
“Practices have to be very
forward-looking and aware of the changes that are happening, and then make proactive
decisions on how to respond.” This guide will help you get started. By taking
these steps, you will be well-prepared to not just survive change, but to take
full advantage of the opportunities
change brings. The question is, are you ready—really ready—for the change? The
answer to this question can literally mean the difference in the survival of
your primary care practice.
Understanding
and Preparing for the changes in health care is key in 2015 . Payment models are changing.
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Practices have to be very forward-looking and aware of the changes that are happening, and then make proactive decisions on how to respond.
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