Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 22, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
ACP: revamp health care payments to improve equity, reduce outcome disparities
Internists group advocates greater use of prospective payment models, less reliance on fee-for-service in primary care
COVID-19 responses: 11 top performing states
Here are the top 11 states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
Medicare could save billions buying generics through Mark Cuban prescription drug company
Entrepreneur beats prices of supply chain wholesalers, PBMs, pharmacies, and insurers.
Minnesota doctor threatens state medical board with retaliation if elected
Scott Jensen is running for governor in Minnesota and is also a COVID vaccine skeptic
COVID-19 responses: 9 states at the bottom
Here are the bottom nine states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
High unemployment may be the only way to stop inflation
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said the U.S. needs a significant rise in unemployment to stave off more inflation
Physical exam vs. annual wellness visit: The differences explained
Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?
Five annuity myths that can blind you to good financial options
Annuity myths are harmful because they lead people to dismiss annuities out of hand when they could be a perfect fit.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 21, 2022
Patients responded to primary care physicians’ messages for COVID-19 vaccinations
Messages addressed vaccine safety, effectiveness, trust.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for governments and lawmakers
Here are 11 actions the U.S. Surgeon General recommends for federal, state, local and tribal governments to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Addressing physician burnout: five solutions for health care workers
Here are five actions the U.S. Surgeon General recommends for health care workers to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
How to get paid for injection administrations
Getting denied for injection administration can be common. How to make sure you get paid.
‘Agreeableness’ a factor in lawsuits against physicians
Study examines likelihood of being sued for medical negligence.
Patients accrue medical debt not just from a lack of money, but also a lack of understanding
Some patients report not paying because they either think their insurance will pay it or they think the bill is inaccurate
How patient personalization can aid the transition to value-based care models
Accurate, real-time data is critical to creating more personalized care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 20, 2022
Medicare telehealth services in 2022
Has the Medicare telehealth list changed for 2022?
HHS: Strong cyber posture crucial for health care organizations
Threat brief outlines steps to improve computer security in health care.
How one doctor is supporting Ukraine by providing medical supplies
A Cleveland, Ohio internist explains how he leverages his ties to local physicians and the Ukrainian community and to provide vital medical equipment to that beleagured nation.
Life expectancy increases in U.S. from 2000 to 2019, but findings ‘raise significant questions’
NIH says data provide context for changes, disparities that happened in COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA approves COVID-19 shots for children as young as 6 months
Both Moderna and Pfizer shots have been authorized for children
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 17, 2022
Insulin prices, profits, patients push feds to examine drug makers, PBMs
“Challenging healthcare industry conduct that may raise prices and stifle innovation is a top priority,” FTC says in policy statement.
Some older adults have to choose between health care and food
Two-thirds of Americans 50-plus see health care as at least a minor financial burden
Changing APM payment strategy could improve provider participation, MedPAC says
Recommendation for a population-based approach is part of annual MedPAC report to Congress
Studies examine diabetes’ effects on lower limb amputation, dementia risk
Wellness visits, cardiometabolic disease prevention reduce chances, according to researchers.
Physicians face Medicare pay cut in 2025 without congressional action
$500 million in expiring funding puts Medicare in jeopardy
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 16, 2022
