Making the case for self-care among physicians
Take care of yourself if you want to be able to take care of patients.
President Biden announces end to COVID-19 pandemic-related emergency declarations
Abrupt cutoff ‘would create wide-ranging chaos’ in health care, White House says.
Inside the practice: Should you switch to concierge medicine?
A conversation with two doctors who have gone the concierge route.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 31, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Hospitals have worst year in 2022 since the start of the pandemic
Some improvements seen in December, but hospitals still suffering
Active U.S. health care hackers 'Hive' disrupted by feds
Hospitals, school districts, financial firms, critical infrastructure are all among victims, according to the FBI.
Invested too heavily in stocks? Move money to safe options
Older investors in particular should limit risk. Fixed annuities guarantee principal and/or produce high levels of income.
Business resolutions for health care business owners
The new year is an important time when many business owners hit the refresh button and look for opportunities to change and improve their practice or company.
Ready or not, interoperability is coming
Providers, health care organizations need to make sure their systems are able to exchange data electronically
4 Ways to improve claims efficiency for rural providers
Follow these tips to turbocharge the claims process.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 30, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act's positive impact on your heart failure patients
The Inflation Reduction Act’s cap on annual out-of-pocket spending and changes to coverage gaps could save Medicare patients more than $1,000 on heart failure medications.
Are health care workers happy they joined the Great Resignation?
Study shows what workers think about their new jobs and why they left in the first place.
What Doctor Shortage?
Improving routine care management with automation and virtualization .
Remote work options increase, but telehealth is down in 2022
AMGA publishes data on medical group management processes.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 27, 2023
The four steps patients take when looking for a new physician
Patients are relying more and more on technology when choosing a physician.
Medical Economics 100th Anniversary: What the heck are 'jazz cults'?
This essay appeared in the first issue of Medical Economics published in October 1923. The author writes about "checking the growth of irregular schools and destroying charlatan factories."
Addressing the labor shortage crisis by improving the employee experience
There’s no single solution, but physicians, nurses, and managers all have roles in recruiting and retaining employees.
Where does all that health data end up?
Survey shows that consumers don’t have access to their medical records and have no idea where their data ends up.
Wearable health monitors generate data, create challenges for diabetic patients
Older adults are interested in results, but technology needs to stick and be easy to use.
Fourth-quarter GDP growth exceeds expectations
2.9% pace was still lower than the third quarter, and recession fears still abound
NAM plan for workforce well-being: A new year’s resolution for 2023
Frontline health care workers should feel valued. How to get there?
Feds announce investigation of 7,600 phony nursing diplomas sold from 3 schools
Probe announced as staffing storages are predicted among top concerns in health care this year.
What hospitals will lobby for in 2023
Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.
The six secrets to building a successful physician partnership
Entering a physicians partnership is not a process that should be rushed through nor taken lightly.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 26, 2023
ACA health insurance enrollment sets record for 2023
President, administration tout national record for health insurance coverage.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: The importance of diversity
Diversity in the workplace can help workforce well-being.
Health care consolidation not producing expected benefits
Hospital systems see far higher costs, modestly better quality than independents
