What is a DO?
The differences and similarities between MDs and DOs.
2020 Overcoming Obesity Virtual Conference: Managing Obesity Across the Patient Lifespan
OMA’s fall virtual conference begins Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 11
Who is White House Physician Sean Conley, DO?
He has been treating the most powerful man in the world for two years, why are his qualifications as the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to hold the post of physician to the president being called into question now?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 5 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
E/M changes take effect January 2021
Is your practice ready for the changes that are coming?
How primary care delivery is evolving
Access points for primary care are rapidly increasing
Strategy checklist for medical practice acquisitions
Who profits from medical records?
Medical records, which most patients think are private and protected, are in reality lucrative commodities in a multibillion-dollar industry.
MIPS first-year results: Strong participation, weak incentives for quality improvement
The study appears in the September 2020 issue of Health Affairs
HHS announces $20 billion in provider relief funding
Practices can begin applying for the funds Oct. 5.
Patient reviews: How to protect and enhance your online reputation
Tips to promote your online reputation through good patient reviews.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 2 update
The future of fee-for-service medicine
Fee-for-service medicine will remain for many years to come.
President Trump, First Lady test positive for COVID-19
White House physician Sean P. Conley, DO, confirms the president and first lady tested positive for COVID-19.
CMIC Group Rebrands as Integris Group and Reorganizes into a Mutual Insurance Holding Company
In conjunction with its reorganization, the Company has also launched a new name, brand and website.
Transition into the post-COVID era: Evolving physician practices and expectations
For many physician practices, changes presumed to be temporary may become more permanent
Anthem settles with state AGs in cyber attack
The settlement relates to a 2015 cyber attack that impacted 78.8 million customers.
HHS launches physician use and burden of health IT tracking initiative
The department’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology also awarded a cooperation agreement to the American Board of Family Medicine.
Personalize the patient financial experience
Physicians should not think the entire healthcare experience is done after the patient leaves the office
Modernization is the key to improve patient engagement
Physicians feel pressured to provide a modern experience for their patients
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 1
The importance of a stable revenue cycle
Practices should guarantee as much revenue as possible upfront
ACOs still face barriers to achieving profitability, care goals
It’s been a decade since the launch of accountable care organizations and many still struggle to realize their original goal
Reducing risks with multilingual patients
To avoid adverse events, doctors need procedures for communicating with patients whose first language is not English
10 states where physicians use telehealth the most
Urban areas are leading the way, new research shows
COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready by November, health experts say
Members of the coalition weigh in on the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ransomware attack cripples hospital system
The Sunday morning attack against Universal Health Services may be the largest in U.S. history, according to media reports.
UHS cyberattack: Why health care is a vulnerable target
Expert details how health care organizations can improve their cybersecurity.
The future of telemedicine and its reimbursement
Patient demand for telemedicine will remain after the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result more payers will reimburse for it
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 30 update