Wearable health monitors generate data, create challenges for diabetic patients
Older adults are interested in results, but technology needs to stick and be easy to use.
Fourth-quarter GDP growth exceeds expectations
2.9% pace was still lower than the third quarter, and recession fears still abound
NAM plan for workforce well-being: A new year’s resolution for 2023
Frontline health care workers should feel valued. How to get there?
Feds announce investigation of 7,600 phony nursing diplomas sold from 3 schools
Probe announced as staffing storages are predicted among top concerns in health care this year.
What hospitals will lobby for in 2023
Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.
The six secrets to building a successful physician partnership
Entering a physicians partnership is not a process that should be rushed through nor taken lightly.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 26, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
ACA health insurance enrollment sets record for 2023
President, administration tout national record for health insurance coverage.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: The importance of diversity
Diversity in the workplace can help workforce well-being.
Health care consolidation not producing expected benefits
Hospital systems see far higher costs, modestly better quality than independents
Health care employment rebounding from pandemic job losses
Within the industry, physicians’ offices lead some measures as nursing care facilities need workers.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 25, 2023
A simple metaphor to help deal with difficult patients
The right communication strategy can keep you from losing a patient.
Medicare leaders explain proposals to make prior authorizations easier and faster
New rules have open comment periods now.
Amazon Prime ups its pharmacy game
Prime members can now get common generic prescription medications for a $5 flat fee for all of them
NAM plan for workforce well-being: How government can help
Congress, U.S. government agencies have a role in helping physicians.
Medical groups want Congressional action to reform Medicare reimbursement
Family physicians lead charge to get issue on federal agenda early in 2023.
Physicians are facing a mental health crisis: Here are 5 ways doctors can take control of their health
Confronting mental health stigma is long overdue but necessary to assist physicians in dire need.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 24, 2023
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Compliance and regulatory barriers
Electronic health records are part of the problem.
Americans saw gains in insurance coverage from 2019-2021
Medicaid expansion, increased federal subsidies drove growth
Dollar General, DocGo announce primary care mobile clinic pilot project
Pair will ‘evaluate customer response’ and possibly expand to additional stores.
How health care can fix its customer satisfaction problem
Health care ultimately must be about customer care.
Half of Patients With High-Deductible Health Plans Have Received a Surprise Medical Bill
High-deductible health plans can create patient problems with billing estimates and medical debt
American health care getting lower ratings for quality
Age, politics are factors as Gallup poll measures feelings in general and in personal experience.
Should you sell your medical practice to a private equity group?
Does staying small make sense for your practice anymore?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 23, 2023
How to address the shortage of health care workers
Understand the various contributing factors of the shortages so you can make the adjustments needed to alleviate the problem.
COVID-19 pandemic hurt hospital care for non-COVID patients
Study examines mortality rates as admissions surged in 2020.
Expanded telehealth services probably won’t lower health care costs: study
Benefit may lie instead in expanding access to health care services
