Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: DECEMBER 3 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
CMS issues final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule
Conversion factor drops by 10%, but some practices will benefit from increased E/M coding levels.
Report: Primary care spending dropped in 2019
Primary care spending has been trending down steadily for years.
What effect has COVID had on the opioid problem in this country?
The opioid problem may have fallen out of the headlines, but the data shows a lot of bad news.
Coronavirus: UK approves Pfizer vaccine candidate
The UK leapfrogged the rest of the western world in accepting the candidate which is shown to be about 95 percent effective against COVID-19.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: DECEMBER 2 update
Physician productivity data 2020: Exclusive report on patients seen and prior authorizations
Physicians break down how many patients they see and how much time they spend on prior authorizations in our exclusive 91st Physician Report.
Report: More insurers entering ACA marketplaces
This is the third year in a row that saw more insurers enter the marketplaces giving patients more options.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: DECEMBER 1 update
Deciding where to practice: 7 tips
Deciding where to practice medicine requires careful planning if you want a successful career. Here are 7 tips to get you started.
8 ways doctors can protect themselves from COVID-19
CDC guidelines to keep you and your practice safe from COVID-19 infection.
Does the typical malpractice insurance policy cover COVID-related claims?
In many cases, a policy will protect a physician, but there are some exceptions to be aware of during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: ACP supports ethical distribution of COVID-19 and other vaccines
The organization is recommending a framework to ensure ethical allocations of much-needed vaccines during the pandemic.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: NOVEMBER 30 update
Coronavirus: Moderna to seek EUA for vaccine candidate
The candidate showed 94.1 percent efficacy against COVID-19 and 100 percent against severe COVID-19.
What do practices need to do to minimize their risk from COVID-related legal action?
There’s an important strategy to follow if you want to minimize your risk.
10 cities where female physicians are paid the highest
The physician gender wage gap still exists — and remains significant.
Many states have passed legislation that helps protect businesses from COVID-related lawsuits—do these laws help medical practices as well?
In most cases, yes, but there are caveats.
How physicians can find work-life balance, part 2
How physicians can find balance between their personal and professional lives.
Is there any state or region where COVID-related malpractice actions are more prevalent than another?
The riskier a state’s residents, the more vulnerable a practice may be to lawsuits.
Is there a particular type of practice that might be more vulnerable than another to COVID-related malpractice suits?
Certain practices will need to take extra precautions due to heightened risks.
The high cost of diabetes medications: how patients cope
The soaring price of insulin and other diabetes-related medications has led many with the disease to adopt strategies for coping with the cost burden of controlling the disease.
A Snapshot of Diabetes in the U.S.
Diabetes is a widespread and rapidly-growing disease
Physician groups say changes to Medicare payment are key for primary care
The groups are urging Congress to ensure that changes scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 are implemented.
CMS releases Stark Law updates
This the first attempt to significantly modernize and clarify regulations around the self-referral law since it was enacted in 1989.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: NOVEMBER 24 update
Have there been any court cases that offer any insight into how the courts will look at COVID-related malpractice suits?
Cases making their way through the judicial system will offer insight into new areas of risks.
Finding financing for medical practices
We tackle common practice finance questions, including tips for borrowing money, buying or leasing equipment, and more.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition to hold innovative testing strategies webinar
This free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. ET on Dec. 1.
Coronavirus: Astrazeneca/Oxford vaccine candidate looks promising, company data shows
The company tested two different dosing regimens with one shown to be more effective.
