AAP warns against off-label COVID-19 vaccination for patients under 12
The organization says the medical community should wait for results from the clinical trials for vaccinating patients under 12.
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Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 24, 2021
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COVID changed patient expectations for their doctors
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FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has fully approved the Pfizer-BionTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in people age 16 and older.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 23, 2021
Many patients don’t want their health records shared
As the industry works toward full interoperability, some patients still have reservations about privacy and security issues.
ACP encourages Americans to get vaccinated against preventable diseases – not just COVID-19
An expected rise in COVID-19 cases in combination with other preventable diseases could overwhelm the healthcare system.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 20, 2021
Prescription drug spending: How does the U.S. compare?
How much more do Americans spend on prescription drugs than people in other countries?
Survey: Patient volumes returning to pre-pandemic levels
June and July saw hospitals getting back to 2019 levels of patient volume.
Physician compensation sees slight rise, productivity falls in 2020
The minor rise in compensation was accompanied by a decrease in productivity.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 19, 2021
COVID-19 boosters to be offered starting Sept. 20
The Biden administration will make the additional doses of two COVID-19 vaccines available to combat the Delta variant.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 18, 2021
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AAFP calls for FDA authorization of children’s COVID-19 shots
The organization wants the current emergency use authorization to be expanded to include patients under 12.
Biden administration to advise all get COVID-19 boosters
The rollout of the boosters is expected to follow a similar track to that used in the first round of immunizations.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 17, 2021
Use technology to avoid surprises from the No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act, which takes effect January 1, 2022, is a much-needed push for providers to be more transparent about total costs to the patient and eliminating unexpected medical bills.
7 maneuvers for independent practices to weather the storm
As independent practices are tossed by waves of change, there’s more than one way to adjust the sails.
ACP calls for mask wearing in schools
The organization says requiring masks in schools would help in the fight against spreading COVID-19.
Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug prices
The president wants legislators to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 16, 2021
Senate passes healthcare provider protection act
The legislation would authorize $35 million for a grant program aimed at teaching providers strategies to address wellbeing issues.
MGMA comes out against insurer charged EFT fees
The organization is asking CMS to prohibit the charges being passed to practices.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 13, 2021
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