The Mission of AHRQ, the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, explains the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
The Physician Shortage: Why Concierge Medicine May be the Solution, Not the Problem
The American Association of Medical Colleges now estimates a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 17, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Majority of patients OK with artificial intelligence helping with diagnosis or treatment options
Many patients worry about privacy and accuracy
Why physicians need work-life balance
Work-life balance is the key to staving off burnout when practicing medicine.
Government COVID-19 subsidies helped hospitals when pandemic spread in 2020
Relief money totaled $175 billion, “an important lifeline” when patient visits dropped.
Roth IRA conversions: pros, cons and optimal strategies
Whether converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA would be a good move depends on your particular situation, goals and the timing involved.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 16, 2022
The policy changes needed to improve family medicine
We need to rethink how we pitch — and train — the specialty of family medicine.
Many older adults can’t afford prescription drug insurance
Lower household income and requiring multiple medications play large roles
Medical groups recommend vaccinations, vigilance as COVID-19 deaths top 1 million
Physicians, nurses, hospital leaders issue joint statement on human toll of pandemic.
Record high drug overdoses ‘ravaging’ United States, physicians say
AMA cites need for treatments, naloxone, supportive policies.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 13, 2022
Worldwide analysis ‘a major step’ in understanding genetics of Type 2 diabetes
Findings include 40 genes never reported, from diverse population base.
AMA and other health groups lobby to extend public health emergency
Public health emergency set to expire in July without extension
Health care employment climbs by 34,300 jobs in April
Total unemployment rate unchanged from March, according to latest figures.
ACP joins chorus opposing possible Supreme Court abortion decision
Physician group leaders have “grave concern” ruling would hurt patients’ rights.
When taxes are too high: Are you maxing out your retirement contributions?
Tips for physicians to reduce their tax bill.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 12, 2022
What primary care doctors can do today to make practicing better
How family medicine physicians can gain back control and empowerment in their careers.
Selling your medical practice? Avoid these 4 mistakes
Avoid these pitfalls when selling your medical practice.
Inflation rate slows, but prices still on the increase
Latest numbers show prices rose at a slightly slower pace in April.
Hospital profits decline
Rising expenses, lower volume, and lower revenue drive profit margins lower
Gun homicide rate rises 35% during pandemic, reach 25-year-high, CDC says
Firearm injuries surpass car crashes as leading cause of death for young people.
COVID-19 pandemic hurts patient safety grades for hospitals
Nonprofit commends workforce, asks for renewed commitment to patient safety.
Medical practice efficiency is possible even with a small staff
Yes, medical practices are struggling with staffing during the Great Resignation. But you can still get stuff done with a small staff.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 11, 2022
Researchers warn against national strategies for new normal with COVID-19
Talks of new normal fail to incorporate lessons from two years of COVID
How COVID-19 has impacted primary care
The pandemic has made physician independence even more precarious.
How primary care used telehealth to keep treating patients during the pandemic
Doctors rapidly rolled out telehealth options in the early days of COVID-19
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