How one doctor is supporting Ukraine by providing medical supplies
A Cleveland, Ohio internist explains how he leverages his ties to local physicians and the Ukrainian community and to provide vital medical equipment to that beleagured nation.
Life expectancy increases in U.S. from 2000 to 2019, but findings ‘raise significant questions’
NIH says data provide context for changes, disparities that happened in COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA approves COVID-19 shots for children as young as 6 months
Both Moderna and Pfizer shots have been authorized for children
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 17, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Insulin prices, profits, patients push feds to examine drug makers, PBMs
“Challenging healthcare industry conduct that may raise prices and stifle innovation is a top priority,” FTC says in policy statement.
Some older adults have to choose between health care and food
Two-thirds of Americans 50-plus see health care as at least a minor financial burden
Changing APM payment strategy could improve provider participation, MedPAC says
Recommendation for a population-based approach is part of annual MedPAC report to Congress
Studies examine diabetes’ effects on lower limb amputation, dementia risk
Wellness visits, cardiometabolic disease prevention reduce chances, according to researchers.
Physicians face Medicare pay cut in 2025 without congressional action
$500 million in expiring funding puts Medicare in jeopardy
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 16, 2022
2022 care management services codes to know
There are new codes physicians need to know in the care management section of the Current Procedural Terminology codebook.
Racial inequities in health care narrowed, then widened, over last six decades
Study examines visits and expenses from Civil Rights era to after Affordable Care Act.
Primary care physicians, staff must recognize monkeypox symptoms, take precautions against spread
ACP publishes commentary with guidance for clinicians to slow spread of disease
Fed raises interest rates 0.75%
Central bank attempting to slow inflation that is threatening the entire economy
AMA looks to fight back against health professionals spreading misinformation
AMA has adopted a multi-prong strategy to try to counter lies while holding the person responsible to professional review
What is a medical coding and billing audit?
What is the purpose of an audit and how can that help our medical practice?
Plant-based diets: Why recommending one can help patients with these 6 conditions
Tell your patients to eat plants and be healthy.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 15, 2022
AMA: Climate change is a public health crisis
Climate changes are threatening the health and well-being of all people, according to the group
Texting can be lower-cost tool for patient outreach
Study examines texts and phone calls to get patients in for COVID-19 vaccines.
HHS announces $1M prize for primary care innovation for underserved communities
Challenge seeks ideas on connecting patients with primary care and social supports such as transportation, food and housing.
Poverty is a health threat: AMA
Association says inflation-adjusted minimum wage laws would reduce poverty and improve health, especially among communities of color.
Top 11 states for best health care
Here are the top 11 based on 5 factors.
9 worst states for health care
The bottom 9 states based on 5 factors.
The Ripple Effects of Physician Burnout
There are four areas that must be addressed to solve the problem of physician burnout
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 14, 2022
Medicaid expansion hasn’t lessened race-based care disparities, study finds
Black enrollees receive lower spending, have fewer primary care visits than whites
Docs: Interoperability will be great, if it ever gets here
Survey shows physicians believe in interoperability’s potential to improve their practices, but are burning out while they wait
Telehealth, payment, burnout at heart of AMA’s new ‘Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians’
After battling COVID-19 pandemic, AMA president says nation needs new commitment to physicians.
Get better at referrals: Communicating with your colleagues
Advice from a physician on improving the referral process and enhancing communication with your colleagues.
