Protecting what’s yours: Estate planning for physicians
Proper estate planning can keep a physician’s assets safe and private after death.
Coding case study: Type 2 Diabetes follow-up
What you need to know about coding a follow-up appointment for Type 2 diabetes.
Managing patients with Type 2 diabetes
A look at how physicians can improve their care relationships
Healthcare costs saw historic drop in 2020
Healthcare costs decreased for the first time likely due to deferred care.
MGMA lays out priorities in welcome letter to CMS head
The letter was sent the same day Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was sworn into her post as administrator of CMS.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: June 1, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
CVS Health starts new clinical trial business
The business will seek to drive greater access to clinical trials for patients.
HHS to spend $4.8 billion on COVID-19 testing
The American Rescue Plan funds will provide testing for the uninsured.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: May 27, 2021
Survey: Frontline health care workers describe early pandemic
Workers reported fear, unsafe work conditions, and retaliation in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Connecting positive patient experiences to a physician practice’s 2021 financial health
Happy, healthy patients result in a financially stable practice.
How one Congressman is working to persuade Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Congressman Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M., spoke with us on how to overcome vaccine hesitancy and about the Doctors Caucus’s legislative agenda.
Brooks-LaSure confirmed as CMS head
Biden’s pick becomes the first Black leader to head the agency.
How to leave a lasting impression on your patients
Patient satisfaction is key to running a successful medical business.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: May 26, 2021
Who do patients trust?
Trust is down in hospitals and the health system as a whole.
Moderna seeks expanded COVID-19 vaccine EUA
Moderna will seek to expand their EUA cover administering the vaccine to children under 18 years old.
Hospitals continue pandemic rebound
Margins, volumes, and revenues have been on the rise but so have expenses.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: May 25, 2021
If hospitals want to cut readmission rates, do a better job teaching patients about self-care
A fundamental reason why hospitals consistently fall short on readmissions is a failure to empower and educate patients.
The new focus of health IT
Patient engagement has supplanted artificial intelligence as the chief focus for health system CIOs in 2021 beside supporting their COVID-19 response.
Anthem and Epic team up to improve information delivery
Prior authorization process should be streamlined with a more efficient exchange of data
Top 10 states in the quest for COVID-19 herd immunity
These states have the highest percentage of population vaccinated against COVID-19 thus far.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2021
Six things doctors can do to build trust in COVID-19 vaccines
Nearly 80% of Americans say they’ll seek advice from health care providers when making the decision on whether or not to get the vaccine.
Report: Pandemic spurred increase in telehealth
Despite the increase in availability, many patients still don’t know whether their physician offer telehealth.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: May 21, 2021
The benefits of concierge medicine: A conversation with physicians
Three physicians discuss why they transitioned their practice to concierge, and how it helped them weather the financial challenges of COVID-19.
AMA, MGMA support prior authorization reform bill
The legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to have a streamlined electronic authorization process.
Patients want different communication options
The pandemic has changed the way many patients want to communicate with their physicians.