Physicians Foundation survey points to real challenges, potential solutions for 2023
CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.
Digital health needs to prove its impact to providers, or go the way of the buffalo
Primary care physicians need functional tools, not just flashy tech, to benefit their patients.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Prior authorizations
The No. 1 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Staffing
The No. 2 administrative challenge facing physicians in 2023.
Top administrative challenges for 2023: Patient communication
The No. 3 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Care management coding
The no. 4 administrative challenge physician practices are facing in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Quality metric reporting
The No. 5 administrative challenge physicians will face in 2023.
Long COVID: Primary care will deal with this illness
Primary is the front line of treatment.
The 3 critical places where patients need support with their medications
Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 23, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Long COVID: Introducing the PASC Collaborative
Specialty clinics for treating long COVID
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 22, 2022
Long COVID: Will care be available?
A physician can navigate the health care system, but what about patients?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 21, 2022
Opting out of Medicare: A guide for direct care practices
If you’re feeling burned out, don’t let third-party payer demands drive you out of medicine.
Congressional budget will cut Medicare reimbursement for physicians
Lawmakers tout spending plan, but medical groups respond with ‘dismay,’ say seniors’ health will be at risk.
Four factors that will likely affect health care in 2023
The health care industry will face myriad challenges in the coming year
Long COVID: Accommodating disabilities
How long COVID relates to ADA.
It’s not too late to remind patients about diabetes management during the holidays
Primary care physicians and patients also must look beyond seasonal snacks and stressors to long-term teamwork.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 20, 2022
US has more doctors than 20 years ago, but their average workweek is shorter
Study points to need for training more doctors and APPs to keep up with demand for medical services
Primary care was top telehealth use for federal health programs in first year of COVID-19 pandemic
Medicare tops list, feds say, and more data is needed on quality of care and billing.
Telehealth patients rarely need an in-person follow-up
Trend holds true across almost every specialty
Long COVID: Economic effects
When patients are sick, productivity is lost.
Medical bills cause confusion for almost 40% of patients
Survey examines causes, solutions for frustrations over health care costs.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 19, 2022
Long COVID: Government funding is a start
Congressional action could help.
Diabetes treatment model integrates primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists
‘Team-centered, multidisciplinary’ approach helps patients reduce D5 scores, study says.
Need a new year’s resolution? Talk more to your patients about vaccines
Health, science, and politics are in the mix as studies examine links among debates over shots against COVID-19 and measles.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 16, 2022