UPDATE: FDA committee votes against COVID-19 boosters for most
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted against recommending the extra shots for the general public.
Reduce the risk of moving toward risk
Experienced partners can help guide organizations through the quality contract options that best match their strengths and goals.
FTC warns of responsibility in health app breaches
The agency wants to give clarity to the Health Breach Notification Rule.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 17, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
There’s no patient-centered care without patient-centered data
We are on the precipice of a data tidal wave in healthcare. Exciting because it can transform lives. Concerning because our healthcare system is not built to deliver this promise.
Will rising interest rates affect how physicians should approach debt repayment?
If rates rise, doctors should take a fresh look at their financial strategy.
America is becoming more obese
The number of states with high adult obesity rates is increasing.
The right way to handle patient collections
Collecting from non-paying patients is vital to keeping a practice open
ACP gives employers, others greenlight on vaccine mandates
The organization says the government’s requirements are appropriate.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 16, 2021
How a changed waiting room can help patients
How an alternative waiting room can benefit patients.
Majority of Americans favor president’s vaccine mandate: poll
But support splits along party lines
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept.15, 2021
Unvaccinated COVID-19 hospitalizations have cost billions of dollars
Taxpayers ultimately picking up the tab for those refusing the jab
The best (and worst) places for doctors to retire
A new survey ranks cities according to factors important to retirees.
ACP speaks out against COVID-19 misinformation
The organization is also calling on everyone to be vaccinated against the disease.
Faster innovation and more disruption will speed growth
Companies short on innovation won’t be able to adapt to changing markets and thus are imperiled.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 14, 2021
Telehealth saw dip in June
The drop in use was starkest in the northeast.
8 things you must do to fire a practice employee
Letting someone go is never easy, but here are key tips to handle it the right way.
How Lifetime Income Annuities Can Secure Your Retirement
To determine your needs for cash now and in the future, here are some questions to ask yourself.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 13, 2021
The waiting room of the future
Here's what's in store for the waiting room of the future
HHS: $25.5 billion available in COVID-19 provider funding
The funds are available for practices impacted by the pandemic.
What is the solution to burnout? Here’s what physicians told us
Physicians provided their ideas to solve the burnout crisis.
How burnout has affected physicians’ careers, in their own words
As part of the 3rd annual Medical Economics Physician Burnout survey, we asked physicians to tell us how burnout has affected their own career.
Getting ready for COVID-19 during flu season
Medical Economics sat down with BD's Jeff Andrews, MD, to discuss this flu season's unique challenges for physicians as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Biden to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers
The announcement is part of a slate of new vaccine mandates announced Sept. 9.
Life insurance for physicians: The Swiss Army Knife of financial planning
The decision to purchase life insurance is an important one for all of us, and when you’re a physician there a lot of things to consider.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 10, 2021