News and Insights
Advanced Practice Providers: Vital in Delivering Quality Healthcare
This September, healthcare organizations are celebrating APP Appreciation Week. At Alo and our Avance Care practices, we are grateful for our Advanced Practice Providers and the role that they serve. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion help make our company a thriving, patient-centered organization.
Why the Alo | Avance Care Model Works for Physicians
Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings shares his experience transitioning from employed to independent practice. Learn how the Alo/Avance Care model empowers physicians with autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to build strong patient relationships while enjoying business support.
Primary Care Innovation Made Possible With Population Health
Discover how Population Health can transform primary care. Learn how to overcome operational challenges, leverage value-based care, and build a high-performing care team. Improve patient outcomes and practice success using the Alo and Avance Care population health formula.
The Future’s So Bright – If You Plan for It
Alo's Ted Cole shares how physicians can plan for a successful future with insights on financials, admin support, retirement planning, and more.
Revenue Cycle Management: The Lifeline of Your Practice
The cornerstone of a financially successful practice is revenue cycle management (RCM). Amato Amarain, Alo and Avance Care Chief Financial Officer, explains why.
Why Nutrition Belongs in Your Primary Care Practice
Integrating primary care and nutrition can have good results for patients and practices. Learn more from our Chief Clinical Officer and our Director of Nutrition Services...
Why Patient Satisfaction Might Be the Most Important Barometer of Your Practice
Patient satisfaction is one of the most important things to measure in order to improve operations and ensure your practice attracts and retains customers.
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.
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…
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:
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 Physicians Weekend
One of the best opportunities all year for family physicians to connect, learn and share experiences is almost here…
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.
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.
Happy Birthday To Us! Alo Turns Two.
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”…