Medical software company acquired by private equity firms
The $17 billion deal sees athenahealth acquired by affiliates of Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman.
Physicians fear harmful drug abuse went unnoticed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is more testing the answer to a worsening drug crisis?
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 23, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Biden renominates Powell to lead Federal Reserve
The move comes at a time when inflation has much of the country concerned.
14 Things One Physician Is Thankful For
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to focus less on the chaos of medical practice and more on the many blessings in my life.
Healthcare equity scorecard finds system failing people of color
Racial and ethnic inequities persist in all 50 states.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 22, 2021
Third-party financing: a path for medical practices to thrive in an era of cost-shifting and declining revenues
These are especially difficult times to run a solvent—much less profitable and growing— independent or specialty medical practice.
Full insurance coverage for COVID treatment is expiring. How will providers adapt?
The health care industry hasn’t fully adapted to treating patients as consumers the way other industries have.
Why the Information Blocking Rule is needed
Health care organizations are reluctant to share patient data due to privacy concerns, and because they view data as a corporate asset.
Large portion of hospital personnel still unvaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly a third of hospital personnel had still not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September.
How physicians can develop an attitude of gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians can learn to express gratitude in their practices and life.
2021 year-end tax planning tips for physicians
there are some tax planning strategies physicians can still put into action to set themselves up for solid tax savings for year 2021.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 boosters get greenlight for all adults from FDA
The move comes just in time for the holiday travel season.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 19, 2021
Study: Physicians usually wrong when estimating patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs
Less than a quarter of physicians could accurately estimate out-of-pocket drug costs.
Setting boundaries: How to say no — and when to say yes
As we approach the holidays, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and overcommitted. ‘Tis the season to start setting boundaries.
7 ways to prevent healthcare ransomware attacks
These tips can keep your practice safe from ransomware, hackers and other bad actors.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 18, 2021
AMA: COVID-19 disinformation spread by some healthcare professionals remains an issue
The AMA continues its fight against COVID-19 disinformation generated by physicians with a new policy.
Disability insurance can be costly, but likely worth the added expense
The most valuable asset a physician has is their ability to practice.
Cures 2.0 legislation introduced: Would fund disease research, telehealth expansion
The "Cures 2.0" bill, if signed into law, would expand medical research, aid development of new therapies and expand telehealth.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 17, 2021
FDA reportedly close to authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for all adults
The administration is also reportedly planning on purchasing millions of doses of the company’s antiviral pill.
AMA calls for ACA improvements
The association’s House of Delegates has passed a policy to increase coverage rates and improve affordability.
The Information Blocking Rule: what it is, and why it matters to doctors
Deven McGraw, co-founder of the health data platform Ciitizen, sits down with Medical Economics to explain the information blocking rule and why there are still issues for patients to access their health data.
8 ways to make prior authorizations easier
How can this prior-authorization game be played for better odds of winning?
Insulin biosimilar Semglee launches in U.S.
The product is the first interchangeable insulin biosimilar approved by the FDA.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 16, 2021
Three reasons why doctors should get an MBA degree (and three why they shouldn’t)
Read on to learn the arguments for and against doctors getting MBAs.
