Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
5 tips on improving patient satisfaction and boosting revenue
These tips from MGMA can help your practice bounce back from the economic effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Regeneron seeks EUA for antibody cocktail treatment
The drug was administered to President Donald J. Trump after his diagnosis last week and he has touted it as a “cure” to the deadly disease.
Coronavirus: Millions could lose employer-sponsored health insurance
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to an estimated 14.6 million Americans being in danger of losing their health insurance.
New California law releases nurse practitioners from physician oversight
The state will be the 29th to allow nurse practitioners to practice without a physician.
AMA calls for modifications to the proposed Medicare 2021 fee schedule
The organization says the Medicare fee schedule should reflect changes brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Mask mandates limit spread, study finds
The Canadian study found that mask mandates can limit the spread of COVID-19 by 25 to 46 percent.
Americans pay much more for insulin than patients in other countries, study finds
A study found insulin costs in the U.S. are higher than in 32 comparison countries.
Five ways to improve patient satisfaction and boost practice revenue
The tips come as part of MGMA’s Benchmarking for Patient Access in a Post-COVID-19 World report.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on treatment landscape
The free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. EDT on Oct. 13.
CDC updates COVID-19 guidance, acknowledges airborne transmission
The move came after studies provided evidence supporting the airborne spread of the disease.
Patients like telehealth, but barriers persist
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study takes the temperature of patients’ feelings about the new normal.
Healthcare jobs added in September, still down
The nation added 53,000 healthcare jobs last month, but jobs in healthcare and social assistance are still down by 1 million from February.
Who is White House Physician Sean Conley, DO?
He has been treating the most powerful man in the world for two years, why are his qualifications as the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to hold the post of physician to the president being called into question now?
HHS announces $20 billion in provider relief funding
Practices can begin applying for the funds Oct. 5.
Anthem settles with state AGs in cyber attack
The settlement relates to a 2015 cyber attack that impacted 78.8 million customers.
HHS launches physician use and burden of health IT tracking initiative
The department’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology also awarded a cooperation agreement to the American Board of Family Medicine.
Ransomware attack cripples hospital system
The Sunday morning attack against Universal Health Services may be the largest in U.S. history, according to media reports.
Free MJH COVID-19 myths webinar tonight
A panel of experts will sort out facts and controversies about the ongoing pandemic.
Harvard Pilgrim provides more than $3 million in support to primary care practices
The company has already announced an intent to distribute $10,000 to 120 independent primary care practices in Connecticut.
FDA launches Digital Health Center of Excellence
The aim of the center is to advance digital health technology.
Free MJH webinar to dispel COVID-19 myths
COVID-19, pre-existing conditions coverage on likely voters’ minds
A survey found that dealing with the public health need and economic fallout of COVID-19 and protecting insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions will matter most when voters choose a new president Nov. 3.
Q&A: Former Ginsburg clerk discusses her healthcare legacy
As the nation mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, what will be her healthcare legacy?
Coronavirus: Primary care practices still not at pre-pandemic levels
The condition of primary care has been improving modestly, but 35 percent are still seeing revenue and pay lower than pre-pandemic levels.
NAACOS, others ask CMS not to finalize proposed quality changes
The groups cite the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in their call to nix a proposed effecting how ACOs report and are measured on quality.
KN95 masks may not meet quality standards, report says
The ECRI Institute found that between 60 and 70 percent of imported KN95 masks provide less filtration performance than promised.
NAACOS Fall 2020: CMS official talks value-based care progress
In the opening plenary of the NAACOS Fall 2020 conference, CMMI Director Brad Smith talks about the Trump administration’s actions to support healthcare’s transformation to value.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on coronavirus facts and fictions
Coronavirus: At least 7,000 healthcare workers have died globally
The analysis by Amnesty International gives a grim view of the impact COVID-19 is having on the global healthcare community.
Feds settle five HIPAA right of access cases
The cases were brought as part of the HHS OCR Right of Access Initiative.