Becerra confirmed to run HHS
The California Attorney General is already a firm defender of the Affordable Care Act, which his new role tasks him with repairing.
How will COVID-19 disrupt healthcare going forward?
A new survey identifies what executives think could be the biggest disruptions in the next year for hospitals and health care groups.
Large number of hospitals not complying with price transparency rule
A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule
Amazon Care going nationwide
The online sales behemoth will roll its hybrid telehealth and in-person health care service across the U.S. this summer.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 18, 2021 update
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
Minority groups acceptance of vaccines on the rise
Older adults and those with chronic conditions also more willing to be vaccinated than in the fall
10 states with best COVID-19 vaccination rates
What are the leading states for COVID-19 vaccines?
ACP releases new ethics policy on physician employment, business practices
The policy paper lays out a plan to address the impact business practices and employment terms can have on ethics and professionalism.
Improving EHR usability requires focusing on four core areas
By focusing on these four core areas, healthcare organizations can substantially improve the usability of their existing EHRs.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 17, 2021 update
Emerging physician leaders: Go beyond the MBA
For physicians looking to shift into managerial roles, it's a trickier transition than one might expect.
COVID may cause health care workers to leave the field
Stress and burnout from the pandemic may create shortages of qualified workers.
House bill would extend Medicare sequestration moratorium
If passed, the bill would extend the moratorium to the end of the year rather than the end of this month.
MedPAC releases Medicare payment policy recommendations
The committee’s report to congress includes recommendations for fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, Part D, and telehealth.
What will a lender look at when deciding whether to make a loan to a practice?
Be prepared to provide a variety of tax, bank, and payroll expenses.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 16, 2021 update
2021 E/M Guidelines Based on Time
Answers to common questions.
CMS increasing payment for COVID-19 vaccinations
The national average payment rate will increase by about $12 for administering each dose of the vaccines.
What financing options are available to help a practice survive?
A myriad of choices can help your practice, but be sure to make the right choice for your situation.
Study: Physician consultation leads to pandemic vaccination
A look at data from the swine flu pandemic shows that physicians who talk vaccination with their doctor often get the shot.
ACP applauds American Rescue Plan
The internists organization says that provisions of the legislation will improve health care in the U.S.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 15, 2021 update
Poll: Alcoholism, weight gain seen among those coping with pandemic
The results could indicate a secondary health crisis will be facing the nation.
Tax and financial planning tips for physicians
Tax planning tips for physicians, on this week’s Medical Economics Pulse
Survey shows zero percent pandemic closure rate for membership-based medical practices
24% of concierge practices reported higher revenues in 2020 than any prior year.
Five takeaways from Biden’s big COVID-19 week
President Joe R. Biden marked the anniversary of the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic with a flood of action.
How long does it take for a practice to receive PPP money?
The second round of loans is taking longer than the first, so plan accordingly.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: March 12, 2021 update
Which states’ residents live longest?
A new government report uses pre-pandemic data to rank the life expectancy of residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Straightforward advice for healthcare startups
There are many ways that a health care startup can falter and fail. But more importantly, there are also ways to navigate those pitfalls to increase your potential for success.