FDA bans JUUL vaping devices, pods
Medical groups praise decision, but e-cigarette maker could return to U.S. market.
Internal medicine physicians lobby for passage of gun control legislation
ACP wants immediate action on gun control bill
Report finds flaws in Medicare race, ethnicity data
Errors impede efforts to overcome disparities in health care access and outcomes
Using EHR data for quality improvement focus of new AHRQ handbook
AHRQ publishes new handbook for primary care health IT advisers, practice facilitators to help improve quality through use of clinical EHR data.
How to market your practice to senior patients
Marketing your practice for senior patients takes some different strategies.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 23, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Report: Everyone ends up paying for health inequities
Health inequities account for $320 billion in annual health care spending, rising to $1 trillion by 2040
FDA ponders lower nicotine levels to make cigarettes less addictive, easier to quit
Proposal follows announced ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and e-cig ban could be coming.
How to code global surgery modifiers 54, 55, and 56 the right way
Understand the proper use of modifiers 54, 55 and 56.
Most patients ‘wasting money’ on vitamin supplements to avoid heart disease, cancer
New medical guidance notes market booms as Americans seek good health in pills.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 22, 2022
ACP: revamp health care payments to improve equity, reduce outcome disparities
Internists group advocates greater use of prospective payment models, less reliance on fee-for-service in primary care
COVID-19 responses: 11 top performing states
Here are the top 11 states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
Medicare could save billions buying generics through Mark Cuban prescription drug company
Entrepreneur beats prices of supply chain wholesalers, PBMs, pharmacies, and insurers.
Minnesota doctor threatens state medical board with retaliation if elected
Scott Jensen is running for governor in Minnesota and is also a COVID vaccine skeptic
COVID-19 responses: 9 states at the bottom
Here are the bottom nine states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
High unemployment may be the only way to stop inflation
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said the U.S. needs a significant rise in unemployment to stave off more inflation
Physical exam vs. annual wellness visit: The differences explained
Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?
Five annuity myths that can blind you to good financial options
Annuity myths are harmful because they lead people to dismiss annuities out of hand when they could be a perfect fit.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 21, 2022
Patients responded to primary care physicians’ messages for COVID-19 vaccinations
Messages addressed vaccine safety, effectiveness, trust.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for governments and lawmakers
Here are 11 actions the U.S. Surgeon General recommends for federal, state, local and tribal governments to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Addressing physician burnout: five solutions for health care workers
Here are five actions the U.S. Surgeon General recommends for health care workers to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
How to get paid for injection administrations
Getting denied for injection administration can be common. How to make sure you get paid.
‘Agreeableness’ a factor in lawsuits against physicians
Study examines likelihood of being sued for medical negligence.
Patients accrue medical debt not just from a lack of money, but also a lack of understanding
Some patients report not paying because they either think their insurance will pay it or they think the bill is inaccurate
How patient personalization can aid the transition to value-based care models
Accurate, real-time data is critical to creating more personalized care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 20, 2022
Medicare telehealth services in 2022
Has the Medicare telehealth list changed for 2022?
HHS: Strong cyber posture crucial for health care organizations
Threat brief outlines steps to improve computer security in health care.
