CMS’ proposed Universal Foundation can be starting point to treat social drivers of health
Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 20, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Surprising number of people are not aware of remote health care options
Despite telehealth’s popularity during the pandemic, many still don’t about it and other home health innovations
Record large class of med students, graduates, head into family medicine
AAFP announces good news for primary care in results of NRMP Match.
Medicare issues guidance on negotiating Part D drug prices
HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.
Silicon Valley Bank failure: What physicians need to know
Many physicians are concerned and seeking advice if they should move their money from local banks to larger banks.
Sanofi announces price cuts for insulin
Company joins Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk in reducing costs for patients with diabetes.
Prescribing a plan for long-term care: Why physicians need to prepare for the future
It’s important to note that planning for long-term care is not a one-time event.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 17, 2023
Hospital acquisition of practices drives up workers’ comp costs
Average payment 8% higher than before acquisition
Staffing challenges: Being proactive instead of reactive
Get an action plan, but know that changes take time.
Senators ponder more federal actions on health care cybersecurity
Minimum standards, financial aid for small systems would help, industry experts say.
Longer patient visits needed for better quality of care
Study links visit length to whether doctors make appropriate prescribing decisions
Scaling widespread anxiety screening through primary care integration
Physicians are stretched thin, but resources exist to help them help patients — especially youths — with behavioral health concerns.
Active versus passive real estate investing
Which is the better option for physician investors?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 16, 2023
MedPAC calls for physician payments to be tied to inflation-based index
More than 100 physician organizations urge congress to pass legislation to stabilize payments
Staffing challenges: Salary and pay trends, part 2
Bonuses help keep APPs.
AI in health care: the risks and benefits
Realizing the technology’s full potential requires understanding its advantages and challenges
Novo Nordisk announces insulin price cut for 2024
Company follows Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as federal health care leaders tout effects of new laws on drug prices.
Match Day 2023 a reminder of the real cause of the physician shortage: not enough residency positions
Let’s take stock on the real issue of why we don’t have enough physicians.
Trends to watch for the rest of 2023
Here’s what to expect from the pandemic, point-of-care marketing, AI and more for this year and beyond.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 15, 2023
Staffing challenges: Salary and pay trends, part 1
Medical offices are competing with retail and restaurants.
February inflation in line with expectations
Annual inflation rate at 6%
Few physicians ask patients about firearm access
Study examines screenings, patient demographics, and primary care as gun violence grows as a public health concern.
Interoperability continues upswing
More than 2 million providers exchanged patient data more than 21 billion times in 2022
Prior authorizations harm patients and are costly to practices, doctors say
AMA president calls process “byzantine” and “ripe for reform”
Ransomware still a threat, but watch out for hackers invading to steal health care data
‘Extortion without encrypting files’ is a growing risk to cybersecurity of medical computer networks.
SECURE 2.0 Act lets retirees defer taxes on retirement plan money longer
How to take advantage of new rules on required minimum distributions and qualified longevity annuities.
