Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Study: Physicians usually wrong when estimating patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs
Less than a quarter of physicians could accurately estimate out-of-pocket drug costs.
7 ways to prevent healthcare ransomware attacks
These tips can keep your practice safe from ransomware, hackers and other bad actors.
FDA reportedly close to authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for all adults
The administration is also reportedly planning on purchasing millions of doses of the company’s antiviral pill.
AMA calls for ACA improvements
The association’s House of Delegates has passed a policy to increase coverage rates and improve affordability.
Insulin biosimilar Semglee launches in U.S.
The product is the first interchangeable insulin biosimilar approved by the FDA.
Biden nominates Robert Califf to lead FDA
The former FDA commissioner is currently working with Verily Life Sciences and Duke University.
Kaiser Permanente strike averted: What you need to know
Workers from three different unions and thousands of others were supposed to hit the picket line this morning.
Medical group revenues falling faster than expenses
COVID-19 volume declines continue to slow the industry’s rebound.
Vaping increases risk of stroke younger than traditional smoking
Electronic cigarette users are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age than traditional smokers.
Medical debt leads to deferred healthcare
More than a third of patients with medical debt are avoiding receiving the care they need due to that debt.
Pfizer seeking expanded COVID-19 booster EUA
The company is asking the FDA to make the additional shots available to anyone 18 years old or older.
Inflation continues to rise
Consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace in 31 years.
Telehealth: Policy suggestions going forward
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to telehealth expansion, the question remains which expansions should continue.
Vaccine mandate: Biden administration files response to stay
Wrangling over the requirement continues in the courts.
Jobs report: Employment rose by 531,000 in October
Healthcare saw a modest increase in jobs but is still well below pre-pandemic employment.
White House gears up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate court battle
After a panel federal judges put a temporary halt on the mandate, the U.S. Surgeon General says the administration is ready to fight for the requirement.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine attitudes vary by age
A mid-October poll of older Americans found major differences in vaccine attitudes between different groups.
Pfizer touts antiviral COVID-19 pill’s efficacy
The company’s proposed COVID-19 treatment proved to be 89 percent effective in preventing hospitalization.
Biden administration requiring healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The regulation would affect more than 17 million healthcare workers.
Physician fee schedule: Organizations respond
Physician organizations give their take on the newly release physician fee schedule.
2022 Physician Fee Schedule maintains telehealth expansion for now
The Medicare telehealth expansion will continue at least until Dec. 31, 2022.
Texas Medical Association sues over surprise billing law arbitration provision
The association claims that the new surprise billing law’s arbitration provision overly favors insurers.
CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
The agency moved quickly to approve the smaller shots.
Expenses continue to rise for physicians and hospitals
Rising expenses continue squeezing physicians and hospitals as they try to rebound from the latest COVID-19 surge.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
The vaccine is just awaiting a recommendation from the CDC before they can be rolled out.
Survey: Patients lean on digital resources when researching health care
Most respondents look online when finding a physician or other care entity.
Merck inks license agreement for antiviral COVID-19 pill
The agreement is aimed at increasing access to the pill in low- and middle-income countries.
Survey: Practices seeing increased regulatory burden
Nearly all respondents reported regulatory burden has increased over the past 12 months.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children
A previous analysis found the vaccine was 90.7 percent effective against severe COVID-19.
What is causing physician burnout?
The assumption has been that the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the root of recent upticks in physician burnout.