Employees paid $22,463 on average for family coverage in 2022
Premiums remained steady in 2022, but increases in 2023 likely
The vital two minutes: Enhancing the doctor-patient encounter
Understanding how to improve the time a physician spends with his or her patients.
Inflation hurting patient health around the globe
When cost of living goes up, more people must choose among health care, heat, food, or other necessities.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 1, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
HHS proposes rule changes for records of substance use disorder patients
Privacy rules to improve coordination of care, avoid discrimination in treatment.
U.S. firearms deaths reach highest levels in 28 years
Study finds wide disparities in causes, locations of fatalities
Hospitals see another negative month in October
Year-end outlook not looking good as financial struggles continue
Physician payment in 2023: Understanding statutory PAYGO
And another 4% pay cut on the horizon?
DASH diet reduces heart attack risk in short and long term
Study finds women, Black adults show greatest benefit from healthy eating plan.
How to select a practice location
When it comes to picking a practice space and location, it is not as simple as geography; experts suggest that physicians need to consider demographics, income flow and even their future goals to be competitive.
Physician estate planning guide
Physicians need to plan their estate to protect their assets, manage their long-term health care, and make matters easier for their next of kin.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 30, 2022
Five Signs the Market May Be Heading for a Sustained Uptrend
What many people think are the worst of times to invest are often actually the best, and vice versa.
Fallout from the FTX bankruptcy and the future of crypto
Regulations on crypto are inevitable.
Who will provide primary care?
In a world where NPs and PAs are taking on more responsibilities, will the primary care physician fit in — or be left out?
Physician payment in 2023: The Medicare PFS conversion factor
A 4.47% pay cut on the horizon?
Seven ways to ease patient collections in your medical practice
Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.
Burnout as a global problem for primary care physicians
Commonwealth Fund posts results of international survey of 10 developed countries.
Hospitals on notice about adding measures to curb growing problems of workplace violence
CMS publishes memo to reinforce safety standards for physicians, support staff, and patients.
How can we help patients catch up on preventive care?
Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs
Employers focusing on health care costs and inequities in 2023
Well-being programs and value-based care among other trends to watch
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 29, 2022
Why patients having greater control of their records will help physicians
Many providers resist, but increased patient control of medical records is a plus for patient and physician.
Why Richard Nixon’s ghost is haunting CMS
Understanding the cuts to physician reimbursement
How physician documentation can combat the opioid crisis
Experts agree that when it comes to battling the opioid epidemic, physicians need to shift their mindset and start focusing on data integrity
Physician payment in 2023: An introduction to Medicare PFS
How much will Medicare pay to physicians?
Integrated care could improve outcomes for patients while reducing burnout for physicians
Collaboration can add to professional fulfillment in family medicine, mental health.
Some parents avoiding child vaccine conversations with their physicians
Poll shows that one in seven parents haven’t discussed vaccines with their child’s primary care provider during pandemic
U.S. health care a ‘very mixed picture’ with challenges for primary care, staffing
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality publishes state of the industry report.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 28, 2022
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