American Telemedicine Association - Time for changes, but not quickly
An overview of the legislative process to change American telehealth law.
Integrating behavioral health and primary care: keys to success in value-based care
Mental health care access remains a problem for patients, but deliver models and services are evolving.
In-N-Out Burger bans employees from wearing masks; East, southeast have the most Alzheimer’s cases; Link between brain and weight gain - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Cat videos make your phone heavier, AI is reading your notes to learn about your patient's home life, a 2007 iPhone sells for $190,000 -- Digital Pulse
The latest technology news
Private equity acquisition of physician practices leads to higher prices for patients
Researchers examine trends toward ‘Monetizing Medicine.’
Data breaches on pace for a new record in 2023
Health care continues to be a top target for hackers
Man’s brain “fried” in heat Arizona heat wave; Viral caffeinated drink causes concern; Why superagers have a sharper memory - Morning Medical Update
How health care can fight life-threatening data breaches
With healthcare data breaches approaching a boiling point, care providers need to adopt an approach that prioritizes operational continuity.
Are bonus annuities a good deal?
The price of a “free lunch” is often ultimately too high.
Artificial intelligence is about to make cybersecurity even more complicated
Expect hackers and network managers to employ AI in a ‘cat-and-mouse’ game to steal or protect patient records.
American Telemedicine Association - The telehealth landscape now
What is the status of telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic?
Physician groups mostly unhappy with proposed Medicare Fee Schedule
Many fear that cuts to conversion factor will result in harm to patient care
Lollipop testers detect illness; Florida hospitals will now ask about immigration status; “Overweight” BMI not tied to higher risk of death - Morning Medical Update
CMS proposes a 3.4% cut to Medicare payments
Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is another blow to physician revenue
Number of doctors in private practice continues to slide
Frustrations with reimbursements, administrative burden drive migration to hospital employment
American Telemedicine Association – An Introduction
Introducing the American Telemedicine Association.
FDA approves Opill, first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive in U.S.
American Medical Association praises decision and calls for more over-the-counter birth control options.
Telehealth: On state and federal laws, artificial intelligence, and getting primary care physicians involved
American Telemedicine Association leader spells out what might happen for physicians and patients connecting via the Internet, video, and telephone.
Watch the summer 2023 Practice Academy, now available on demand
Unlock the full potential of your practice with our exciting new educational series, Practice Academy.
New bionic implant allows control of all fingers; Google AI health chatbot passes U.S. medical exam; Tiktok doctor banned after live streaming surgeries - Morning Medical Update
Health care mergers and acquisitions return to pre-pandemic levels
Total number of deals and total revenue both return to pre-pandemic norms
How patients are using telemedicine
The different ways patients use telemedicine.
Inflation slows down, health care prices remain flat from May to June
Gas costs go down as food prices rise from June 2022.
Taking Control of Your Financial Future: A Physician’s Playbook for Financial Wellness
Explore the interconnectedness of tax, estate planning, insurance, and more.
Patients who feel healthy stay away from their physicians
Survey finds American adults are avoiding common health screenings that could help save lives.
How retail acquisitions will accelerate adoption of value-based care
Industry-wide trend will help improve health equity, make care more affordable
Reform group pushes to curb private equity control of health care
Lists administrative actions that can be taken now to better regulate private equity’s influence
Maximizing revenue and performance on tobacco cessation and relapse prevention at your practice
The key ingredient to optimal performance in tobacco cessation is to provide every tobacco user an evidence-based intervention at every visit.
AI babies; Covid transmission between deer and humans; Sleep deprivation could ease depression - Morning Medical Update
An effective informed consent process helps both patients and clinicians
Doctors gain protection from malpractice suits while patients are empowered in decision-making
