Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 14, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Staffing challenges: Is burnout a factor?
COVID-19 affected physicians, which affected staff.
Meeting patients online and in person: A slideshow
Researchers examine how patients search online, by website and age.
Most past-due medical debt owed to hospitals
Report shows that of those with medical debt, 73% owe some or all to hospitals
Primary care doctors play a crucial role in treating alcoholism
Screening and timely interventions can improve patient outcomes while reducing costs
School-based primary care to add mental health services for young people
Youths still reeling from losses, distress of COVID-19 pandemic, federal leaders say.
Patient collection best practices to boost your bottom line
It’s important to understand current challenges that physician practices are facing with patient collections.
The key to fixing physician burnout is the workplace, not the worker
During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.
4 critical student loan concepts to know during tax season
What physicians with student loans need to know.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 13, 2023
Health care hiring trends physicians need to know
Workplace predictions for this year and beyond
Cities around the nation report health care scams: the top 12
In recent years, March historically is top month for medical fraudsters.
Staffing challenges: How do virtual workers work?
How a Texas health system added virtual staff.
Primary care reduced hospitalizations even during the pandemic
Japanese study showed that despite the challenges of the pandemic, solid primary care was still key to keeping people out of the hospital
Most doctors plan to continue using telemedicine after pandemic ends
But in-person visits remain preferred form of care delivery, study finds
Four common pitfalls your first year in practice: Tips from a health care attorney
You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 10, 2023
Health care adds jobs for February, but at slower rate than previous months
Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.
President touts health care improvements in 2024 budget
House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.
Physician burnout influencing post-COVID hiring trends
Primary care physicians in high demand in some areas
Staffing challenges: Blending in-person and virtual workers
Change is always hard.
2 in 5 adults won’t pay for preventive services
If the ACA is forced to drop some preventive services, many adults say they will not pay for them out of pocket
Health care scams around the nation: Cities pay the price
Medical con artists bilk victims for thousands of dollars.
How scientific denialism undermines public health
Scott Rivkees, M.D., former head of the Florida Department of Public Health, describes how distrust of scientific expertise is undercutting state and local laws designed to improve public health.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 9, 2023
Staffing challenges: Openings and hiring local workers
Finding ways to get new local workers.
Is there a correlation between how much a state spends on health care and access to care?
More spending can equal better access, but there are large discrepancies among states.
Can automation solve the prior authorization problem?
It’s clear the state of PA must change. Artificial intelligence has a role in streamlining administrative tasks.
Americans favor prior authorization reform
Close to half oppose insurance companies requiring them at all, poll finds
Want to boost practice morale and productivity? Allow remote work.
Even small practices can see gains in revenue, productivity, and morale when employees are allowed to work remotely.
