The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Physician compensation sees slight rise, productivity falls in 2020
The minor rise in compensation was accompanied by a decrease in productivity.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 19, 2021
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COVID-19 boosters to be offered starting Sept. 20
The Biden administration will make the additional doses of two COVID-19 vaccines available to combat the Delta variant.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 18, 2021
AAFP calls for FDA authorization of children’s COVID-19 shots
The organization wants the current emergency use authorization to be expanded to include patients under 12.
Biden administration to advise all get COVID-19 boosters
The rollout of the boosters is expected to follow a similar track to that used in the first round of immunizations.
ACP calls for mask wearing in schools
The organization says requiring masks in schools would help in the fight against spreading COVID-19.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 16, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 13, 2021
FDA expected to authorize COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised
The authorization would cover both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 12, 2021
Study: Flu shot offers protection against COVID-19
The flu shot was shown to reduce the number of patients with COVID-19 who required treatment from an emergency department or the intensive care unit.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 11, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 10, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 9, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 6, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 5, 2021
WHO pushes moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots
The organization cites a lack of data and says nations should prioritize vaccinating more of the world’s population before turning to boosters.
Report: FDA to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine final approval soon
The move is expected to clear the way for more vaccine mandates.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 4, 2021
AMA releases provisional CPT code for third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
As additional vaccinations may become necessary this code will ensure physicians can get paid.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 3, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 2, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
CDC: Vaccinated patients may be spreading COVID-19, universal masking needed
The internal CDC document, first shared online by the Washington Post, discusses strategies to promote vaccination and the need for universal masking.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 30, 2021
Pfizer continues push for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The Biden administration has maintained that the third shot is not necessary.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 29, 2021
Your patients may soon be asking, “Do I have the flu or COVID-19?”
With COVID-19 cases resurging and the flu season fast approaching, we may see new concerns pop up, most especially with unvaccinated populations.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates patient use of on-demand care
