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Primary care research could build trust in health system, relieve physician burnout
Data from patients, technology would add to “foundation for all other health care.”
Small medical practices more vulnerable to cyberattacks
Common issues make smaller practice vulnerable to hackers
Why malpractice insurance premiums are rising
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.
Physicians and payers must embrace next-generation genetic sequencing
Genomic sequencing can identify genetic variants that may eventually lead to diseases or increase an individual’s risk of developing a specific disease.
Health care had 2 million job openings in February; number edging up
Total hires, separations ‘little changed’ from month before.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 30, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
EHR documentation too focused on billing, doctors say
One-third spend at least two hours daily on documentation outside of office
FDA authorizes second booster for those 50 or older
Evidence suggests a second booster improve protection against severe COVID
Hospitals off to a poor financial start in 2022
Declining revenue and inpatient volumes have followed the omicron surge
Facts, not fake news, created negative COVID-19 vaccine perception on Twitter
Study examined 4 million posts on social media site in 2021.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 29, 2022
The future of COVID-19 testing
What the BA.2 variant, the ending of mask mandates and allergy season means for COVID-19 testing.
Physicians continue using telehealth, will use more in future
AMA calls for permanent access, for Medicare patients, connectivity for all.
Addressing social factors will improve health care, reduce costs, doctors say
More time, resources needed to assist patients, overcome barriers.
Amid disruption, how do we "future proof" health care?
The pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
AHA requesting protection for health care workers from assault and intimidation
Physical attacks on health care workers is on the rise and the AHA wants Congress to help
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 28, 2022
Teens, older adults not getting medications to treat opioid abuse
Insurance a factor in access to drug treatments, a new study said.
Privacy group issues warning about danger to patient information
Allowing unregulated apps to access patient health information could expose patient information to those it wasn’t intended for
COVID-19 drives new safety programs, but staff, infection problems remain
One-third of health care leaders say organizations are not doing enough.
Outpatient care quality not affected by COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Hospitalization rates for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions fell among study cohorts
The 15 funniest medical cartoons of 2022
Need a chuckle? Check out these physician-themed cartoons
End of Public Health Emergency presents challenges for states
No easy solutions for people who gained insurance coverage through Medicaid
Health data breaches are soaring, investigation finds
Hacking is growing especially quickly
Physicians, health care providers losing reimbursements for COVID-19 tests, vaccines
Physician groups join White House in call for Congress to OK $22.5 billion in aid
New principal care management codes: What physicians need to know
Four new codes have been put in place in 2022.
An idea whose time has gone: Healthcare provider networks
Contracts between hospitals and providers create price discrimination and harm consumers
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 24, 2022
AMA weighs in on court case against Armslist online gun market
“Gun violence is a public health crisis,” says AMA president.
