Iranian hackers emerge as cyberthreat to health care computer networks
‘Charming Kitten’ believed to be a front for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to HHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Best practices for recruiting talented staff for your practice
Medical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 9, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Vaccine confidence declined considerably during pandemic
Confidence in vaccines is lower post-pandemic across all demographic groups
Congress must act to avoid Medicare reimbursement cut in 2023, senators say
Payments could drop by almost 8.5%, according to AMA and other health care groups.
Physician-led group brings on-site clinics to offices of JPMorgan Chase
Financial services firm formed Morgan Health to improve health care for employees.
Medicare looks to boost cooperation between primary care and specialists
Effort to bolster primary care is part of a larger plan to increase value-based care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 8, 2022
Physicians face prison, fines for opioid drug dealing, fraud
U.S. attorney says doctor ‘distributed drugs with a prescription pad’ in federal case.
Pandemic side effect: 22% of Americans got better health insurance
Poll shows that many received more regular health care thanks to the boost in insurance coverage
Patient satisfaction with telemedicine about equal to in-person visits
Mayo Clinic survey examines patient experience during COVID-19 pandemic.
Excessive drinking is behind 1 in 8 adult deaths: study
About 5% of all deaths in U.S. are from alcohol-related causes
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 7, 2022
CDC updates opioid prescribing guidelines
Revisions to 2016 document focus on provider flexibility and unique circumstances of every prescribing decision
Unemployment rate up slightly in October
Notable job gains in health care helped boost non-farm employment by 261,000 in October
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 4, 2022
The challenge holding back the diabetes prevention program
Hint: It’s an in-person, supply-and-demand thing.
How to handle a medical board complaint
A complaint to a medical board is a considerable challenge posing as much risk to a physician’s career as a malpractice case.
Hospitals, health systems, and providers having one of the most difficult financial years on record
Declining volume and revenue with increasing expenses mean many systems are ending the year in the red
Lawmakers urge extension of incentives for joining APMs
Letter to Congressional leaders says ending payments would discourage APM participation and development of new payment models
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 3, 2022
Fed boosts interest rates another 0.75%
Increase marks the fourth consecutive three-quarter point boost
Medicare’s 2023 fee schedule: cuts in reimbursement, expanded payments for behavioral health
Physician groups warn cutbacks could reduce access to care
Medical office sector maintains high demand as other commercial real estate sectors struggle
Health care real estate is viewed as a stable asset among investors
Despite rising insurance rates, many Americans still avoid care for cost reasons
41% of American patients with insurance avoided medical care for fear it wouldn't cover the cost of treatment, according to a new survey.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 2, 2022
Why cybersecurity education is key to protecting your medical practice
Cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.
Perception of discrimination may bring worse heart attack outcomes
Perceived discrimination found to increase stress levels and inflammation following heart attacks
Tired of being a physician? Run for congress
Survey shows that 64% of Americans would vote for their physicians if they were on the ballot
Major health policy issues still pending for 'lame duck' congress
Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
