Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Coronavirus: Feds to release second vaccine doses
The Trump administration reversed course saying that the administration of vaccines has been “too narrowly focused.”
Coronavirus: Testing inequities persist along racial lines
A study of COVID-19 testing in the St. Louis area shows the inequities still present in a critical part of fighting the pandemic.
Coronavirus: AHA calls for expedited administration of vaccines
The open letter to the HHS secretary urges him to be more transparent about the vaccine rollout.
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains high
Top reasons cited to refuse the shots include questions of safety and effectiveness.
OptumInsight and Change Healthcare to combine
The new company will seek to advance a more modern information and technology-enabled healthcare platform.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JANUARY 7 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
Report: Healthcare cyber-attacks spike
Cyber-attacks are up 45 percent worldwide since Nov. 1.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JANUARY 6 update
MJH COVID-19 Coalition webinar to focus on race
The webinar will look at the structural inequities that has led to disproportionate impacts of the virus among racial and ethnic minority groups.
Coronavirus: FDA opposes vaccine dose deviations
After an official floated the idea of only giving patients a partial dose of Moderna’s vaccine, the FDA stepped in to clarify.
Primary care orgs team up to “rewire” financing
The seven organizations have developed recommendation to transform the way primary care is financed.
Report: Primary care physicians still waiting for COVID-19 vaccination
Update: Physician organizations are speaking out against the issue.
Coronavirus: Moderna on pace to produce even more vaccine than planned
The drug maker revised its lower estimate for global production by 100 million doses.
Hospital price transparency rule takes effect
The rule tasks hospitals with posting the pricing information online about the items and services they provide.
CMS releases quality, efficiency measures under consideration
Almost all of this year’s proposed measures would be collected digitally, freeing physicians from manually retrieving data.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: December 22 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results, and more.
Coronavirus: Stimulus bill includes provisions for physicians
The $900 billion compromise stimulus bill was passed very late Monday evening as part of a $2.3 trillion omnibus spending bill.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: December 21 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
Coronavirus: Congress nears stimulus deal
Details are scant on the proposed $900 billion compromise as the midnight deadline approaches.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: DECEMBER 20 update
Coronavirus: FDA grants Moderna vaccine EUA
Moderna‘s vaccine showed 94.1 percent efficacy in patients 16 and older.
Coronavirus: Moderna vaccine clears EUA hurdle
A regulatory panel has given the vaccine approval leaving only the official EUA approval before distribution.
Coronavirus: HHS releasing $24.5 billion in physician relief funding
After a review of phase three applications, the department will release $4.5 billion more than initially anticipated.
Coronavirus: Majority of public say they’re likely to get vaccinated
A survey has found an increase in the share of the general public willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus: ACP backs vaccine recommendations
The organization supports recommendations for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine.
Coronavirus: Moderna vaccine nears EUA
The vaccine is expected to be authorized for emergency use later this week.
HHS pitches changes to HIPAA
The changes are intended to remove barriers to coordinated care and reduce regulatory burden.
Use apps to improve patient outcomes
While there are myriad apps available in digital storefronts hosted by Apple, Google and Amazon, it can be difficult to choose an effective app that also keeps patient health data safe.
Coronavirus: FDA grants Pfizer vaccine EUA
The authorization came late Friday night.
Coronavirus: Pfizer vaccine nears EUA
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee approved the vaccine, BNT162b2, paving the way to emergency use authorization.