The post-pandemic patient: a catalyst for health system change
COVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 9, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Health care computers remain targets for emerging hacker groups
HHS’ cybersecurity wing publishes notices on three ransomware threats.
Of positivity, negativity, and f-bombs: EHR language as an indicator of physician burnout
Study finds inbasket messages may offer more clues about improving patient experience than doctors’ feelings on the job.
Physician payment in 2023: The situation is unsustainable
An almost 10% cut in Medicare reimbursement is untenable.
Private equity continuing to drive health care deals
Increasing interest rates and recession fears have not slowed down the interest in health care from investors
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 8, 2022
Medical groups make push for primary care in Washington
Group of six has six big issues to tackle by end of the year, AAFP president says.
Is MIPS missing the mark?
Study shows program not always accurate in identifying doctors who deliver high-quality care
CMS proposes rule change to speed up prior authorization process
If implemented, physicians and hospitals could save an estimated $15 billion over 10 years.
Think older adults aren’t comfortable with telehealth? Think again
92% of those over 70 say they are comfortable with telehealth
Connecting ambulatory providers to the full care continuum
Using care coordination technology can save time and money, improve patient outcomes
AI improves physician readiness for patients while cutting time spent on charts
AAFP, developer apply artificial intelligence to primary care.
18 million people set to lose Medicaid coverage in April
If the public health emergency expires, millions are set to lose health insurance
Three revenue key performance indicators no one talks about
These non-traditional KPIs have a significant impact on collections and cashflow.
Evidence-based medicine may interfere with an understanding of nutrition
Even a basic understanding of current nutrition science and human health allows a physician to use food as medicine and to counsel patients to avoid unhealthy foods.
Physician payment in 2023: Prior auths and telehealth
What to watch in Washington as 2022 draws to a close.
Feds seek $4 billion in health care fraud for the year
HHS Office of Inspector General outlines progress as telehealth remains a target enforcement area.
How inflation affects patient health: 7 consequences
Physicians report how patients cope when prices go up around the world.
The road to Oz: 5 ways physicians can finally reach the Emerald City of value-based care
Over a decade after being promised change was on the way, physicians and other providers can start taking tangible steps towards a better system.
How to deal with ‘difficult’ patients: four strategies
Because patients aren’t always at their best when they arrive at the doctor’s office.
Survey: Health and wellbeing a financial priority for Americans
While 81% of U.S. adults have cut spending in the last six months, 70% say they don't plan on letting their health and wellbeing falter
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 5, 2022
U.S. health care will suffer if lawmakers don’t act by end of 2022
Physician groups call for action in letter to leaders as clock ticks toward end of 117th Congress.
That glucose monitor just allowed hackers into your practice
Study found that almost half of health care cyberattacks affect patient care
Physician payment in 2023: Will a lame duck Congress take action?
Time is running out this year for Congress to act on many, many issues.
Health care adds jobs for November
National unemployment rate hovers at 3.5% to 3.7% since March, according to latest government figures.
Majority of health care workers losing sleep over their financial situation
65% say they are already living paycheck-to-paycheck
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 2, 2022
Physician payment in 2023: Alternative payment models
The 5% alternative payment models need extension.
