Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Report: Independent practices putting emphasis on delivering care
With the hardship of the early days of COVID-19 behind them, independent practices are looking to define themselves for the future.
Report: Independent practices feel positive about the future
After the pandemic setback, independent practices are optimistic and even more committed to providing quality care.
CDC recommends masking indoors in some areas for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
In a reversal, the agency is calling for vaccinated people living in COVID hotspots to mask up indoors.
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AHA supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for hospital staff
The association says that the vaccines are safe and effective at reducing the risk of infection and transmission.
Report gives glimpse of health care fraud enforcement in 2020
The joint DOJ and HHS report outlines the results of health care fraud enforcement.
U.S. life expectancy falls 1.5 percent in 2020
A CDC analysis saw that U.S. life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020 mostly due to COVID-19.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine less effective against Delta
A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.
Who holds medical debt in the U.S.?
A study of pre-pandemic care debt found that nearly 20 percent of American have medical debt.
Black patients see more hospital adverse events than white patients
Across several factors Black adult patients experienced worse patient safety than white patients in the same hospital.
The state of healthcare insurance, medical debt
About 10 percent of adult Americans remain uninsured.
Teladoc Health and Microsoft to collaborate on virtual care solution
The partnership will bring Teladoc Health’s Solo Platform together with Microsoft Teams.
Regulators mull boosters as delta variant rages
The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.
Organizations call for healthcare employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
More than two million gain health insurance during special enrollment period
The expanded enrollment opportunity will continue until Aug. 15.
Congress budget deal to reportedly include Medicare benefits expansion
Medicare benefits will cover dental, vision, and hearing care while lawmakers haggle over expanding eligibility.
Vaccine hesitancy among the young hampering herd COVID-19 immunity
A large portion of young adults are still saying they likely won’t get the shots.
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CVS study shows patients want choice post-pandemic
The survey found that people are seeking more personalized, customizable, and accessible care.
McKinsey sees possible $250 billion shift toward virtual healthcare
Telehealth utilization is 38 times higher now than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden pushes for lower drug prices in executive order
The drug price provision is part of an expansive executive order aimed at promoting economic competition.
Pfizer to seek approval of COVID-19 booster
The FDA and CDC say the booster isn’t currently necessary.
Study: Vaccination push cut U.S. COVID-19 deaths
Without the COVID-19 vaccine nearly twice as many people in the U.S. would have died of the disease this year.
Biden seeks to crack down on noncompete clauses
An executive order aimed at limiting the use of noncompete clauses is expected to come soon.
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Study: COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not effective
Researchers say Ohio’s “Vax-a-Million” lottery wasn’t associated with an increased number of vaccinations.
CMS begins enforcing interoperability and patient access rule
The rule was adopted more than a year ago, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed off enforcement.
Decoding cryptocurrency: A physician investor’s guide
The digital assets offer opportunity and risk
New interim rule takes aim at surprise medical bills
The rule would restrict excessive out-of-pocket patient costs from surprise and balance billing.
What to know about the delta variant of COVID-19
The variant is quickly spreading and reinvigorating the debate over masks.