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American life expectancy compared to non-EU countries

Digitization of health care comes at a cost

CDC director announces restructuring of federal health agency: reports

Residents of a dozen nations around the world spend less on healthcare, but outlive Americans.

The COVID-19 testing landscape: AI, Connected Care, and trends to watch for

Walensky rolls out plan to leaders, says pandemic performance “did not reliably meet expectations.”

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 17, 2022

Experts from BD discuss the latest trends in the COVID-19 testing market.

President signs Inflation Reduction Act with health care provisions

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Undiagnosed diabetes may be less prevalent than first thought

Physicians groups, analysts, have praised insurance premium subsidies, Medicare drug cost caps.

Embracing diversity in medicine

Overall numbers may be lower, but the obese, racial/ethnic minorities, and those without health care access have higher numbers of undiagnosed diabetes

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, gives expert advice

Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on doctors

Why medicine must embrace diversity.

Health care executive compensation rebounded in 2021

How will new federal law affect lives and wallets of physicians?

National legislation aims to simplify Medicare Advantage prior authorizations

Rates of salary and incentive increases are up as pandemic’s effects ease

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 16, 2022

Bill has strong support from medical groups and lawmakers, but House and Senate votes are not scheduled yet.

Combatting inappropriate scope expansion

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Health care spending continues decades long rise

Physician-led care and inappropriate scope of practice issues.

American life expectancy compared to top EU countries

Almost a third of spending is on insurance premiums and out-of-pocket payments

Care needs continue for some COVID patients months after initial infection

European Union nations spend less on health care, but residents live longer than Americans.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 15, 2022

Study highlights ongoing demands on health care organizations’ resources

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The art of apologizing

Diabetes may be factor in worse COVID-19 outcomes in minority communities

Apologizing when you are a physician is important, and its also important to be careful.

Physician wellness: resources to help

Studies tie disease to higher risk of COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths

Primary care physicians must listen, educate, vaccinate

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association, discusses the importance of physician wellness and resources.

CDC updates community guidance on COVID-19 exposures, isolation

Back-to-school season is prime time to reach parents and children about immunizations.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 12, 2022

Pandemic is not over so vaccination still key for protection against virus.

Inflation Reduction Act significant for drug costs, Medicare, those with ACA insurance

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How health care stakeholders are working together to improve care equity

KFF convenes analysts to explain effects as House vote could happen Aug. 12.

Primary care physicians need guidance on managing COPD

Kamala Green, MA, social drivers of health program manager for National Government Services, discusses how her organization's work with social service agencies and nonprofits is producing better outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.

Family physicians need guidance on managing COPD

Matching osteopathic medicine students with residencies

More real-life effectiveness studies would help, researchers say in new study.

Nearly 4 in 10 Americans say inflation affecting their health care

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association, the National Resident Matching Program and the current crop of osteopathic medicine students.