Expanded telehealth services probably won’t lower health care costs: study
Benefit may lie instead in expanding access to health care services
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Reducing stigma
If physicians feel burned out, they need to seek help.
Where can you expect to live the longest?
Average life expectancy in the U.S. varies widely by location.
Telemedicine better than expected for consulting on surgeries
Study examines patient reactions and limitations to online meetings with surgeons.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 20, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Do online ratings help patients find better doctors?
Study looks at the effect of patient-generated online ratings on health care choices
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Measure it, then improve it
Measuring staff feelings across institutions is the baseline for improvement.
New survey: Healthcare workers don't like their jobs
A Qualtrics survey found healthcare workers have a wide number of frustrations, and nearly 4 in 10 said they are considering finding other jobs.
Physician finances at front and center for MGMA 2023 legislative agenda
New Congress convened this month, but national discourse must continue on reimbursements, prior authorizations, and more.
National Academy of Medicine: 2023 must become year of action against burnout
President speaks on need for systemic changes that will make a difference for physicians in the workplace.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 19, 2023
Solving physician burnout through patient engagement
Engaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout
NAM plan for workforce well-being: ‘Culture trumps everything’
Positive work, learning environments and culture as a priority area.
Financial questions every young physician should answer
Financial planning is one area where you can benefit from asking a lot of questions, leaning on experts and continuously learning.
As inflation goes up, people stay away from doctors’ offices
Gallup Poll finds ‘2022 a challenging year for many Americans.’
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 18, 2023
More inbox messages don’t necessarily lead to more burnout in primary care
Veterans Health Administration study finds decrease in burnout as some notifications increased.
Consumer Patients: The newest health care trend set to change the industry
Customers expect their health care providers to have the same level of integration and connectedness as their favorite retailers.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Where to start
Recognizing the problem and listening to doctors are key first steps.
Medicare ACO participation increases in 2023
13 million Medicare patients served by ACOs
CMS chief, surgeon general tout possible changes in prior authorizations
Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.
10 stock market insights for physician investors in 2023
10 insights investors should consider in 2023.
Medical Economics 100th Anniversary: Physicians were worried about rural healthcare, even 100 years ago
An article in the first issue of Medical Economics in 1923 worries about the plight of the rural physician.
The face of today's doctor: Getting older, more women, and other demographic changes
The Association of the American Medical Colleges released a report that offers more insight on the nation’s physician workforce.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 17, 2023
Cyber security risk growing for small medical practices
Hackers are targeting health practices of all size.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: A message for primary care physicians
Primary care physicians are crucial to the health care system.
MedPAC recommends raises for physicians, hospitals getting Medicare reimbursement
AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.
Insurance coverage sees big gains between 2019 and 2021
Gains seen in demographic groups with typically higher uninsured rates
Solving health care’s financial burden amid economic uncertainty
Leaders look to software for solutions that will lead to better patient care.
