NEWS
It’s Time to Reward Pediatricians for the Value They Bring
Pediatricians know the value they bring to healthcare. They also know they’re among the lowest-paid doctors. At Alo we believe pediatrics practices should be supported and rewarded for the important work they do.
Alo Launches First Avance Care Pediatrics Practice
Alo continues to grow, opening Avance Care Pediatrics in Chapel Hill. The new practice will utilize the longstanding Village Pediatrics of Chapel Hill team.
Alo Expands to New Market Opening Avance Care Wilmington, Bringing Comprehensive Primary Care to Southeastern North Carolina
Alo, the North Carolina healthcare company supporting independent providers, is opening its first Avance Care primary care location in Wilmington, bringing a full suite of primary care services to patients in the fast-growing Southeastern North Carolina region. The opening marks the expansion of Avance Care beyond the Triangle and Charlotte and is the 36th location in the state.
Know Your Numbers: Benchmarking the Health of Your Practice
You likely tell your patients that they should “know their numbers.” Key health markers like blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol. But do you know the key health markers of your practice? And more importantly, do you know if they show your practice is healthy or in need of some changes? The process of benchmarking can help you with both.
5 Things That Might Be Costing Your Practice Money
We’ve identified five practical tips to help you get your practice on track and secure your long-term financial stability and independence…
Alo Expands Reach, Adding New Avance Care Practices in North Carolina
As Alo continues to expand its thriving ecosystem of independent healthcare practices offering a better patient experience, reduced provider burden, and enhanced clinical outcomes, the company is proud to announce the opening of the 34th and 35th locations in North Carolina…
Physician Compensation, Lower Reimbursement + Inflation: What To Do
Independent physicians certainly don’t have it easy when it comes to their compensation. The formula looks simple at first glance: Generate steady patient volume and higher revenue while keeping costs down. In reality, factors that are mostly out of doctors’ control are making it hard to keep their practices sustainable, let alone thriving.
2024: A Year of Opportunity for Independent Practices
As we embark on the new year, here are the top opportunities I see unfolding for independent practices in 2024:
Alo Expands Avance Care Presence with Addition of Durham Family Medicine
Alo is continuing its growth by adding Durham Family Medicine to its lineup of North Carolina primary care practices operating under the Avance Care banner.
Behavioral Health and Primary Care: The Alo and Avance Care Integration Model
The numbers behind our nation’s mental health crisis tell a grim story: Over 28 million Americans going untreated. One in 10 adults with mental illness uninsured. Nearly 19%…
What to Expect at the 75th NCAFP Winter Family Physicians Weekend
One of the best opportunities all year for family physicians to connect, learn and share experiences is almost here…
Alo Adds Davidson Family Medicine to Growing Network of Independent Practices
Alo, the North Carolina-based healthcare company founded to support independent providers and help them maintain their independence, has reached an agreement to add Davidson Family Medicine in Davidson, N.C., to its lineup of independent primary care practices…
Why It Makes Sense to Join a Clinically Integrated Network
Independent physicians are pretty used to dealing with multiple pressures, from lack of time with patients to administrative, staffing and financial stresses. Healthcare business models have evolved to help independents manage these challenges. But simply learning how these models work and deciding which approach is the best can add another layer of stress…
A Q&A with Lynn Gordon, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
A Q & A with Lynn Gordon, Alo’s Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, about mastering contracts and negotiations as an independent physician.
Alo Bolsters Independent NC Physicians Through Launch of Clinically Integrated Network, Agreement with Blue Cross NC, Technology Enhancements
Alo has launched the Alo Clinically Integrated Network (CIN), giving physicians more ways to strengthen their practices and enhance patient care…
Industry Reports Show Primary Care Physicians Are Feeling Squeezed
Over the past few years, physicians – and primary care doctors especially – have been under an incredible amount of stress…
Can Primary Care Physicians Remain Independent?
The Alo team consistently hears two concerns from independent physician practice leaders: You want to continue making your own decisions about patient care and your business, and you want to make the right decisions now to forge a sustainable path forward for your practice. Paul Hain, MD, Alo’s chief clinical officer, shares how practices can achieve both in this new video.
Avance Care Wins HFMA’s 2023 MAP Award for Revenue Management Cycle Excellence
Avance Care, an Alo company that offers comprehensive primary care services in more than 30 North Carolina locations, has been named a recipient of the 2023 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association...
Happy Birthday, Alo!
I can't believe that Alo is celebrating its two-year anniversary this month. Time has flown by, filled with excitement, growth, and meaningful impact. As we celebrate this milestone, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and the remarkable progress we've made in just 24 months.
What Do We Mean When We Say “Physician-Led?”
As we prepare to bring our first physician practices into the Alo CIN, it’s a good time to spell out what we mean by “physician-led”…