Telehealth closed racial gap in completed doctor visits during pandemic
Study asserts 2020 data shows potential for telehealth to improve equity for Black patients.
How physicians becoming employees has affected primary care
As physicians shift from practice owners to employees, what can be done to improve primary care?
AMA: Supreme Court abortion ruling would interfere with doctor-patient relationship
Leaked opinion sparks response from supporters, opponents across nation.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 10, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Race, ethnicity affect non-COVID death rates during pandemic
Drug overdoses, suicide and homicide also have been significant causes of death
Life-coaching program helps female physicians avoid burnout
Online conferencing, messages, become tools against burnout, imposter syndrome.
Almost a quarter of physicians report workplace mistreatment
Most physicians report the mistreatment mostly from patients and visitors
It Wasn't All COVID-19: Resident Distress and Reasons for It Among Different Specialties During the Pandemic
Traditional stresses of residency training were subjected to the demands of the pandemic.
How a digital front door can improve patients’ access to care
Online-first engagement ensures patients obtain the right care for their specific needs
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 9, 2022
Why so many patients don’t have a primary care doctor anymore
Is the health care system hostile to the physician-patient relationship?
Heart attack outcomes vary widely among wealthy nations, study finds
U.S. has second-highest mortality rate, but ranks well in hospital readmissions
The differences between a physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit
There are more differences than you might think.
Racism in health care increases vaccine hesitancy in minority groups
Study shows that 10% of minorities refused COVID vaccines because of past racial discrimination experiences
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 6, 2022
Interest rates rise again
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates 0.5%
Medicare beneficiaries in poor neighborhoods helped most by waived telemedicine restrictions, study finds
Minorites also saw gains in access to care compared to Whites
The history of family medicine as a specialty
How family medicine has changed thru the years And why family medicine has changed.
Closer to student loan forgiveness? Major changes announced
What physicians with student loans need to know about these changes.
Physicians and hospitals saw improving revenue in March
Study shows evidence that volume and revenue may be rebounding
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 5, 2022
Creating diverse teams takes work, but is worth the effort
Organizations that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion are more productive and employees are more satisfied
Why family medicine is in a crisis
Author Timothy Hoff, PhD, explains why he focused on the issues with family medicine in his new book.
Physician buy-in agreements: What you need to do when becoming a practice owner
What you need to do when you invite a new partner — or become a new partner — in a medical practice.
7 ways to keep a promising new hire at your practice
After a rigorous recruiting process, here's how to ensure a long stay from that prized new employee.
Reality check: financial apocalypse isn’t upon us
Is the economy on the verge of a crash? Let’s examine what the facts say.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 4, 2022
Study: Medicaid provider networks overstate physician availability
About 16% of primary care physicians listed did not file any Medicaid claims
Some Medicare Advantage programs denying medically necessary care
Office of the Inspector General found that some Medicare Advantage organizations were delaying or denying care that should have been allowed.
Technology’s critical role in successful value-based care
High-quality data can improve care coordination, lower readmission rates
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