Biden names Levine assistant secretary of health pick
Rachel Levine, MD, currently serves as Pennsylvania’s secretary of health.
Coronavirus: AAFP calls for primary care vaccine prioritization
The organization says that cutting primary care practices out of the vaccination process would jeopardize the success of the enterprise.
Coronavirus: ACP backs Biden COVID-19 plan
The organization says it is supportive and encouraged by the incoming administrations plans to address the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Preparing your Practice for a Private Equity Transaction
Preparing for a private equity transaction can help strengthen your practice’s business structure, even if you forego a deal.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 19, 2021 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results, vaccination rates and more.
The challenges, and opportunities, of clinically integrated networks
How can independent practices stay in business without sacrificing their freedom?
What services does IPCLI provide to its member practices?
The IPCLCI can obtain better prices from vendors than could an individual practice.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar to discuss virus variants
The next free COVID-19 Coalition webinar will focus on the emerging coronavirus variants.
AHIP decries new prior authorization rule
The president of America’s Health Insurance Plans says the new private rule is a series of empty promises.
Top Challenges of 2021
In late 2020, Medical Economics® asked our physician audience what they thought would be the most challenging issues they will face this year. This is what they told us. Original articles are linked in the descriptions
Biden names COVID-19 response chief science officer
David Kessler, MD, will take the reins of President-elect Joe R. Biden’s COVID-19 response team.
Can we stop wasting the COVID-19 vaccine?
We must get our act together and carry out a nationwide vaccination campaign efficiently and smartly
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 18, 2021 update
Learning about other practices
Belonging to a CIN has helped Rogu understand the challenges other practices face
Keep using telehealth to boost your practice
Virtual visits will remain important part of engaging with patients even after the pandemic.
CMS finalizes prior authorization process rule
The final rule aims to streamline the electronic exchange of healthcare data and streamline processes to reduce administrative burden.
FTC to study physician group, facility mergers
The commission has called for information from six health insurance companies to study the effects of physician group and healthcare facility mergers.
Top Challenges 2021: #1 Administrative burdens and paperwork
In late 2020, Medical Economics® asked our physician audience what they thought would be the most challenging issues they will face this year. This is what they told us.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 15, 2021 update
What steps and expertise are required to form a CIN?
Establishing the IPCLI required many steps
Tax benefits of the CARES Act for medical practices
Understanding your net operating losses is key to claiming tax benefits for your practice.
Seven ways to ease COVID-related stress
Fighting the COVID pandemic for nearly a year has placed enormous psychological strains on many front-line health care providers
Coronavirus: ACP pushes ethical allocation of vaccines
In a statement, ACP President Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP, says vaccine prioritization should be based on medical need.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 14, 2021 update
8 ways to protect your practice from cybersecurity risks
These steps are inexpensive and provide the first line of defense against hackers and data loss
Top Challenges 2021: #2 Getting paid and seeing enough patients
Top Challenges 2021: #3 Physician burnout and autonomy
Obstacles to forming a CIN
George Rogu, MD, describes the biggest obstacle he faced
CMS releases final rule on covering emerging medical technologies
The rule is aimed at getting Medicare patients faster access to the latest medical technologies and devices.
Top Challenges 2021: #4 Hiring and retaining clinical staff
