After two years of COVID-19 pandemic, 59% of adults not yet back to ‘normal’
Masks stay on, activities curtailed, precautions continue for some.
How doctors can minimize their chances of being sued for malpractice
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says thorough, accurate documentation is a doctor’s best defense against malpractice suits.
Teen overdose deaths spike due to fentanyl during COVID-19 pandemic
Exponential rise in death rate is historic, even as adolescent drug use is low.
Federal officials announce plan to reduce hardships of medical debt
Strategies deal with bill collection, credit ratings, veterans debt, consumer rights.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 12, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Helping Ukraine: One doctor's efforts to provide medical supplies
A Cleveland, Ohio internist tells how he collects and ships supplies to care for the sick and wounded in war-torn Ukraine
Physicians and long-term care workers lead exodus from health care jobs
Health aides and assistants also have high turnover rates
What can slow the rise in malpractice rates?
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says capping awards for pain and suffering would affect very few people while helping slow the rise in malpractice premiums.
Video visits more successful with medical assistants making connections
COVID-19 pandemic findings reported by Kaiser Permanente.
Today’s young adults demand a highly personal health care experience
People who have grown up in the internet age have different health care expectations than previous generations.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 11, 2022
Congress, president take aim at Long COVID
Medical group estimates 23.76 million may have long-term effects.
Health care mergers and acquisitions hit lowest level in years
Only 12 transactions were announced in Q1, the lowest recorded since tracking began in 2016
Saving money may lead to longer life, ‘but just don’t smoke’
Study examines wealth, but smoking matters more to longevity after age 65.
COVID-19’s impact on malpractice premiums
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 8, 2022
Primary care can build patient trust, reduce racial, economic inequities
Study examines how health care providers consider patient preferences.
Which specialties are seeing the biggest malpractice premium increases?
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.
Physicians who received Provider Relief Funds can get a reporting extension in some circumstances
Communication, staff error, and illness are all reasons a reporting extension might be granted
CDC’s proposed opioid prescribing guideline: Does it fall short on drug testing?
Some research shows the previous guideline may have led to the under-treatment of patients with chronic pain.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 7, 2022
CDC seeks public feedback on updated guidelines for opioid prescribing
April 11 is deadline for submitting comments
Regional variations in malpractice premium increases
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.
AMA praises effort to fix ‘family glitch’ in Affordable Care Act
Law affects health insurance decisions for estimated 5.1 million people.
Health care workers can face the same moral injury rates as combat veterans
COVID-19 has caused psychological harm to many health care workers
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 6, 2022
Physician burnout and staffing shortages are top concerns among doctors worldwide
US doctors more than twice as likely to feel burned out compared to their European counterparts
Does physician burnout affect the quality of patient care?
A new study suggests it doesn’t, at least for the short term
The financial health of malpractice insurers
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice insurance companies have been paying more in settlements than they are collecting in premiums, forcing them to raise premiums.
Early COVID-19 vaccine shipment data could help future pandemics
Wastage data published for first two months of 2021.
