The Practice Layer

This week on The Practice Layer: prior auth reforms, a $556M Medicare fraud settlement, and why half of New Yorkers can't afford a $1K bill. Plus: the growth math most practices get wrong.

This week on the Practice Layer, we look at why January insurance payments often drop to zero and how deductibles quietly shift more revenue responsibility to patients.

This week on the Practice Layer, we look at how the 2026 CMS fee schedule and shifting patient expectations are reinforcing a care model built around continuity, in-person care, and long-term relationships.

This week on the Practice Layer, we take a step back to reflect on 2025 before turning the page.

This week on the Practice Layer, we reflect on what this year revealed about running a practice, including how teams protected margin and used technology more deliberately.