Kurt Ullman

The narrowing difference between operating cost and total medical revenue has eased, buying some time for practices to adjust their business models and perhaps survive.

Community practice viability may hinge on understanding and adapting to more aggressive payer involvement

Since recovery audit contractors are paid a contingency fee for locating discrepancies, they are quickly becoming viewed as bounty hunters by many practices.

Oncologists should be aware that the need to refer patients between ACO members can raise legal issues for practices and should consider two key laws before participating.

Community oncologists must weigh multiple factors when deciding to consolidate or remain independent.

Driven by changes in reimbursement and standards of care, independent community oncology practices continue to dwindle.