Why Americans don’t pay their medical bills
A survey sheds light on why people don’t pay medical bills and what impact medical debt is having on patients.
Family physicians want federal plan to transition out of COVID-19 public health emergency
AAFP praises pandemic flexibilities and recommends future policies on vaccines, payments, telehealth and more.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 30, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Cybersecurity: How medical practices can protect patient data from hackers
13 tips to keep your patient data safe
Fixing the primary care system after the COVID-19 pandemic
A strategic blueprint for fixing primary care
What’s next for biotech and health care
Investors face an uphill task this year:Things have been difficult thus far but there will be selective opportunities to recover lost ground and perhaps record some gains this year.
Investing in Low-Valuation REITs for Growth and Income
Many investors are looking for assets that don’t move with stocks and are inflation-proof. Are REITs the answer?
Night shift work reduces doctors’ empathy for pain: study
Physicians found to prescribe less pain medication during the night than the day
Physician residency selection data show racial, ethnic minorities are underrepresented
Specialties have greater proportions of White applicants.
Hospitals continue to struggle
Revenue and volumes rise, but hospitals still performing below pre-pandemic levels
Food insecurity becoming a national health problem that physicians can help
ACP makes six recommendations, including medical screenings, bolstering SNAP food benefits.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 29, 2022
Coding refresher: How to determine new vs. established patients
The four things you need to know to tell the difference
Why primary care doctors are leaving revenue on the table
Study finds greater use of prevention, care coordination codes could bolster practices' bottom lines
America’s obesity problem increased 40% in 20 years
More than half of Americans studied gained 5% or more of body weight over a 10-year period
Lawsuit claims Facebook wrongly collects patient data through health system, hospital websites
Federal case follows news report about tracker programmed in patient portals.
Bigfoot or medical records: Which is easier for patients to find?
Patients want their health records, but finding them when they want them proves elusive
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 28, 2022
Managing patients with heart arrhythmia
With the number of AF-attributed deaths increasing in recent years, optimizing management of the condition stands to have a significant impact on a patient and societal level.
State of mind counts in examining opioid prescription practices, Supreme Court says
Ruling comes in cases of physicians serving in prison for convictions over prescription drugs.
After Hours: Aiding Ukraine
Taras Mahlay, MD, is helping the war-torn nation by helping to collect and send needed medical supplies.
Modifer 25: Are you using it correctly?
The correct use of modifier 25 is one of the issues the federal government is paying close attention to.
AHRQ leader: Tough decisions needed to improve U.S. health care system
AHRQ director says agency wants physician input on grappling with access, costs, burnout.
Report: Opioid crisis will get worse before it gets better
500,000 lives expected to be lost to opioids over the next 10 years
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 27, 2022
The 2022 Physician Report: Exclusive physician salary, productivity, and malpractice survey results
Results of the 93rd annual Medical Economics physician survey are live.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion ruling
Bans to take effect or likely in 26 states, according to reproductive rights group.
Health care deals decline, but there are signs of improvement
Physician practices remain a top target for investors
Advance care planning coding: answers to common questions
What physicians and other providers need to know about advance care planning.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 24, 2022
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