Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Coronavirus: Medicaid enrollment increases
An analysis of Medicaid enrollment found many states saw a large uptick during the summer.
Coronavirus: Drug executives pledge to ensure vaccine is safe
The pledge seeks to assuage fears that the Trump administration will rush a vaccine into production for political purposes.
HHS releases plan to strengthen rural healthcare
This is the first HHS-wide assessment of rural healthcare efforts in more than 18 years.
Healthcare jobs still down from February
The most recent jobs report shows an increase in healthcare jobs, but the numbers are still down.
Report: CDC urges governors to be ready for coronavirus vaccine by November
In a letter, the agency pushes states to fast-track permitting and licensing for possible distribution sites.
AMA releases 2021 CPT codes
This is the first major overhaul in 25 years.
Coronavirus: ACP calls for science to stop the spread
The group says public health authorities should base their decisions purely on science.
Coronavirus: Physicians stressed by pandemic but keep working
More than half of respondent physicians are experiencing great stress as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: FDA gives cheap, quick antigen test EUA UPDATE
The $5 test takes 15 minutes to receive results and a phone app makes the results readily available.
Coronavirus: CDC changes testing guidelines
The move severely limits who gets tested for the disease.
Google Cloud, Amwell to partner on telehealth
The partnership includes a $100 million investment in Amwell.
AHA calls for telehealth flexibilities to be made permanent
The call comes in a letter addressed directly to President Donald J. Trump.
Flu season 2020: Physicians urge patients to get vaccinated
The ACP says that staying up to date on vaccinations is more important than ever.
FDA grants emergency approval for new COVID-19 antigen test
The new test was developed by LumiraDx.
Supreme Court sets hearing date on ACA case
As expected, the case will be heard after the general election.
Insurance coverage a looming crisis, survey finds
Americans were underinsured even before the start of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic began.
MJH Life Sciences to hold back-to-school webinar
The free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. EDT on Aug. 26.
Coronavirus: FDA issues emergency use authorization for new saliva test
The test uses a new method which processes saliva samples to diagnose COVID-19.
Feds to provide funding for rural hospitals
The new Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model creates two tracks for funding.
Kamala Harris: What physicians need to know about her health care policy
The California senator is Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President on the Democrat ticket.
Teladoc Health, Livongo merge in massive deal
The merger is expected to create a comprehensive platform for virtual healthcare delivery.
Study finds barriers remain in combatting antibiotic resistance
The study finds that a majority of physicians don’t see antibiotic resistance is an issue in their own practice.
MCAT Exam: AAMC opposes waivers
The association says that the test will continue to be administered in testing centers.
Waiver for MCAT Exam gains support
The ACP strongly encourages waivers for the Medical College Admission Test requirement for 2021.
ACP commends new Medicare fee schedule
The organization say the changes to payments for offices visits will help physicians and practices.
CMS proposes permanent expansion of telehealth benefits
This would make concessions implemented due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic permanent.
Coronavirus: “New normal” poses threat to independent primary care
A failure to act both by the government and the private sector has left primary care providers particularly vulnerable.
Coronavirus: Provider reimbursement available for self-isolation after testing
CMS and CDC will pay physicians to counsel patients on the importance of self-isolating after a COVID-19 test.
Coronavirus: CDC releases health equity strategy
The strategy is aimed at reducing COVID-19 disparities.
MJH Life Sciences to host free webinar on COVID-19 vaccine progress
A trio of experts will discuss the prospects of a handful of COVID-19 vaccine candidates which are entering phase 3 trials.