Technology + People is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Driving Practice Revenue
Healthcare solutions need to also address the much bigger problem of staffing shortages and burnout.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 27, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Biden administration ramps up efforts to test for and treat COVID-19
EHR companies asked to incorporate information about oral antivirals
How digital tools can help providers collect what they are owed
It is essential that providers obtain the payments they are owed as quickly as reasonably possible, ensure payments are accurate and completely captured, and minimize costs to collect payments
Dealing with COVID-19 pandemic downturn
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about dealing with an economic downturn.
New IRS Rule Lets Early Retirees Take More Money from Plans
Fixed-annuity guarantees more income for penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement plans.
Insider threats, with negligence or malice, can hurt health care cybersecurity
Federal agency outlines risks, behavioral indicators of disgruntled workers.
ACP supports Biden’s 2022 National Drug Control Strategy
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 26, 2022
Cash balance plans
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses cash balance plans as a way for physicians to save for retirement.
Prescription spending rose 12% in 2021
COVID-19 vaccines and therapies were the main drivers
Workers leaving, expenses for labor, drugs, supplies rising in hospitals
Expenses per patient increase, even accounting for COVID-19 pandemic, AHA says.
How prospective payment models can transform primary care
Moving away from fee-for-service would spur innovation, team-based care
Cybersecurity improvement needed for medical device manufacturers
Survey finds “quite surprising” security gaps in software, regulation compliance.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 25, 2022
Creating a retirement savings timeline
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the importance of a retirement savings plan that can change over time.
HHS commits $90 million for data-driven approaches to reduce health disparities
Funds will aid HRSA Health Center Program-supported centers to identify and reduce health disparities
HHS releases data on hospital changes in ownership 2016 to 2022
Nationally, 4.6% of hospitals sold in last six years; South Carolina leads at 19%.
Justice Department announces charges for alleged $149M in COVID-19 fraud
Feds say alleged scammers “placed greed above care” in pandemic.
COVID-19 Epilogue: 10 Lessons Learned After Two Long Pandemic Years
Much has changed since the beginning of the pandemic.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 22, 2022
Rules finalized for better information sharing among health care organizations
New rules for attachments, benefits verification, and infrastructure aim to improve communication
Chasing investment crazes – why?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the difference between investing for retirement and speculating on trendy investments.
HHS cybersecurity center notes “very aggressive” threat by Hive hacking group
Ransomware groups targeting health organizations, physicians’ offices.
Physicians spend 4.5 hours a day on electronic health records
Study compiles data, finds multiple specialties affected.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 21, 2022
“Mismatch” with opioid treatment, vulnerable communities, leaves patients at risk in disaster
Study examines locations, preparedness for pandemic, treatment disruptions.
“Diworsification” – incorrectly gauging portfolio diversification
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains the theory of “diworsification,” wrongly thinking an investment portfolio is diversified to minimize risk.
Study finds possible cause of racial and ethnic gaps in Medicare’s quality program
Coordination and access to primary care within a network proves vital.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 20, 2022
