Fixing primary care
Why physicians deserve a better system — and how to get there
Financial apocalypse isn’t upon us
Fear that a market-punishing recession is right around the corner seems ubiquitous.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 31, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
What you need to know about investing during rising inflation
The right investment strategy can help protect your wealth from rising inflation and keep you on track for retirement
Primary care physicians should demand better technology for patient care
ElationHealth CEO optimistic about primary care as sustainable foundation for U.S. health care.
Rural health care challenges go beyond a lack of doctors
Study finds financial, cultural barriers to care common among rural residents
Continuity of primary care helps chronic kidney disease patients
Relationships key to managing complexities, comorbidities, study finds.
Health care spending projected to decline $11.4 billion if ARPA tax credits expire
Expiring tax credits that boosted marketplace coverage could result in many losing health coverage
Using technology to improve care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains how health services research and technology.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 26, 2022
Internists career choices point to more primary care availability woes
Most younger doctors now going into hospital medicine, study finds
Now is time for federal action to curb firearms violence, ACP says
School shooting in Texas shows need for gun policies that have broad public support.
Primary care physician pay up 2.13% in 2021, still lower than specialists
Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.
Your health care CEO probably has a stupid password
Health care is one of the top targets of hackers worldwide, yet CEOs continue to use passwords that are easy to hack, putting the entire organization at risk
AMA says health insurance industry failing on prior auth reform
Survey shows little progress after four years of promises
Centering on primary care and equity
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the need for centering on primary care and improving health equity.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 25, 2022
Hospital group says payers are inappropriately denying care and payments
American Hospital Association requesting a task force from the justice department to investigate commercial health insurance companies in the Medicare Advantage program
How artificial intelligence can improve patient care
AI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians
Basic elements for underserved communities
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses crafting solutions for rural areas, small towns, poor and underserved communities.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for health care organizations
Here are 11 actions for health care organizations to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Across globe, 6.4 million physicians needed in 132 countries facing shortages
Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.
Evaluate your marketing plan: How to tell what's working, and what's not
Is your marketing plan working for you?
Home-based primary care program saves more than $6,500 per Medicare beneficiary
CMS program demonstrates practices can provide quality home-based primary care while saving Medicare money
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2022
Health worker burnout must be top national priority, surgeon general says
Medical staff, pushed past their breaking point, say something has to change.
Beyond the classroom business training for physicians
Join us to master strategies that will take your practice to the next level
Doctors equally likely to accept patients with Medicare or commercial insurance, study finds
Results may ease concerns that Medicare payments don’t cover care costs
Research alignment in HHS
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses how the Department of Health and Human Services is aligning research across its agencies.
Health care systems start program to ensure equity in patient care
AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.
