Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Report: Price regulation best policy proposal for health spending
Biden opening PPP enrollment period for small businesses
The federal government is opening a 14-day window starting Wednesday in which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be able to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Free COVID-19 law, ethics webinar tomorrow
The MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition will discuss the legal and ethical considerations of COVID-19 vaccinations in a free webinar tomorrow at 6 p.m. EST.
COVID-19 spikes led to lower hospital admissions for other conditions
As the pandemic worsened, hospital admissions for other conditions fell especially in the Midwest and western parts of the country.
Biden to pick Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head CMS
If confirmed, one of the architects of the ACA will be tasked with expanding the program and undoing changes made by the previous administration.
EHR burnout greater than anticipated more than a decade ago
Participants say that between 11 percent and 60 percent of their burnout is tied to their EHR.
Biden administration to expand COVID-19 testing
The administration is making three investments aimed at expanding COVID-19 testing across the country.
COVID-19 pandemic led many to delay medical care
More than a third of adults report they’ve delayed or forgone health care either due to fear of COVID-19 infection or their physician offering limited services during the pandemic.
Poll: Americans expect COVID-19 disruptions to continue well into 2021
More than half of Americans expect disruptions to persist past the middle of this year, a jump from late-December’s responses.
Free webinar to focus on law, ethics of COVID-19 vaccinations
The MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition will discuss the legal and ethical considerations of COVID-19 vaccinations in a free webinar at 6 p.m. EST, Feb. 24.
Q&A: Keeping health care practices viable during, after COVID-19
ACP supports legislation increasing healthcare access, combatting COVID-19 pandemic
In a pair of letters to congressional committees, the organization extolls the benefits of provisions in upcoming COVID relief legislation.
Coronavirus: Primary care physicians taking part in vaccine effort, many await supply
Primary care physicians are getting involved with the vaccination effort, but only 19 percent say they’re currently administering the shots.
Coronavirus: Free burnout webinar tonight
Nuance Communications acquires Saykara, which develops AI healthcare technology
The acquisition of the artificial intelligence company is part of Nuance’s expansion in the field.
Health care associations produce pro-COVID vaccine PSA
The public service announcement urges Americans to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
National health care spending expected to fall in next 20 years
Deloitte sees health spending as a percentage of GDP to slow due to new technologies, early disease detection, and engaged patients.
Most plan to continue health precautions post-pandemic
A survey found that most Americans plan to continue wearing masks, avoiding crowds, and frequent handwashing after even when the pandemic is over.
Coronavirus: Free webinar to focus on burnout
The MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition will hold a free webinar at 5 p.m. EST, Feb. 11 on burnout, anxiety, and stress.
Novavax begins rolling review of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The drug maker has started reviews with regulatory agencies across the world.
Health care still shedding jobs
Coronavirus: Johnson & Johnson seeking vaccine candidate EUA
The company plans to supply the federal government with 100 million doses in the first half of 2021.
What is causing burnout during the pandemic?
Q&A: Involving local practices in COVID-19 vaccinations
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs for MGMA, discusses a recent survey and how his organization is reaching out to the White House.
Coronavirus: AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine candidate shows promise in trials
Government Accountability Office finds hurdles remain in pandemic response
Coronavirus: Racial mortality disparities tied to social factors
Racial mortality disparities in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are associated with factors like income, education, and internet access.
Survey shows generational vaccine attitudes
With the holidays upon us, concern continue to increase about the combination of influenza and COVID-19.
ACP applauds ACA marketplaces reopening
The organization says reopening the ACA markets is essential to improving health care access across the U.S.
Coronavirus: vaccine candidates show promise in trials
New COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine candidates from Johnson & Johnson and Novavax have shown high efficacy on some variants of the disease.