Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 25, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Four tips for succession planning at your medical practice
Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for practice succession.
Is your patient a drug seeker? 13 red flags to watch for
There are obvious-and not so obvious-signs to look out for when it comes to drug-seeking patients
What is emotional reactivity?
Doctors can learn to recognize when their emotions are being triggered learn to lower their emotional temperature.
Feds announce enforcement against $1.2 billion in health care fraud across nation
Alleged schemes include bribes, sham telehealth, unneeded heart and cancer testing.
RPM technology: Smart innovation for savvy practitioners
Recent advances have made benefits of remote monitoring more widely available
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 22, 2022
Study: Payer-specific factors drive regional health care spending
Variances in regional health care spending are not limited to either private or public payers
Coping with the stress of medical practice
How doctors can manage their emotions and learn to build resilience.
Inflation expected to hit ACA Marketplace health insurance premiums for 2023
Preliminary price forecasts could hint at industry trends for coming year.
Amazon acquires membership-based primary care company One Medical for $3.9 billion
Move puts Amazon squarely in the primary care space with locations in 16 major metro areas with more on the way
FBI seizes $500K cyber-ransom that medical centers paid to North Korean hackers
Health systems, loaded with patient data, remain prime targets for computer attacks, feds say.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 21, 2022
How to engage in effective clinical conversations about obesity
Small shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.
Racial discrimination affects brain microstructure and increases risk for health disorders
Study shows stress of discrimination affects the brain in a way that may enhance the risk for negative health outcomes
Race-based disparities appear in drug overdose death totals for 2020
Fentanyl, COVID-19 pandemic likely factors in 30% increase from previous year.
Breaking bad habits at your practice
Breaking the chains of habit and tradition can have a positive impact on your practice and wellbeing.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 20, 2022
Health care data breaches decline, but threats remain
Growth in remote work, cloud data storage present opportunities for hackers
Fewer denials as volume increases for hospitals
Report shows positive changes, but plenty of room for improvement to reduce the number of denials
Physicians overestimating treatment success could create risks for patients
Researchers analyze “conjunction fallacy” and find need for realistic expectations.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 19, 2022
The Water’s Fine: Consider jumping Into Remote Patient Monitoring
What you need to know about RPM before taking the plunge
Primary care physicians in demand, but salaries lag behind those of specialists
Study outlines trends in recruiting incentives, market conditions.
To protect patient access to care, Medicare must up its reimbursement rates
There's one sector of the economy where prices are growing much more slowly: health care.
Timely data exchange between payers and providers is key to reducing care costs, improving outcomes
Success of value-based care programs depends on getting the right information to clinicians when it’s needed
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 18, 2022
Remote patient monitoring needs clinical intervention to ensure success
As any competent clinician will tell you, having data is only one part of the equation. A clinician must also be able to intervene efficiently and effectively.
California governor announces plan to make insulin, drive down prices
State budget includes $100 million for new program.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 15, 2022
