KN95 masks may not meet quality standards, report says
The ECRI Institute found that between 60 and 70 percent of imported KN95 masks provide less filtration performance than promised.
NAACOS Fall 2020: CMS official talks value-based care progress
In the opening plenary of the NAACOS Fall 2020 conference, CMMI Director Brad Smith talks about the Trump administration’s actions to support healthcare’s transformation to value.
Which states are best at helping their residents stay healthy?
Read on for the highest- and lowest-performing states in each category and several individual metrics.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on coronavirus facts and fictions
A panel of experts will sort out facts and controversies about the ongoing pandemic.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 22 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
What are the biggest technology challenges facing health care?
Balancing patient privacy with quick physician access to records is a challenge.
7 ways to save physicians from the extreme pressure of COVID-19
Burnout and stress are hitting doctors hard. An analysis of the problem illustrates the actions that need to be taken now.
Health Education Week 2020: Opportunities and Advancements in Obesity Medicine
The week is an opportunity for physicians to empower themselves to meet the challenges of treating obesity
Private insurers paying hospitals far higher rates than Medicare
RAND study shows a wide variation in pricing by state
The pros and cons of outsourcing billing
Should your practice outsource its billing services?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 21 update
Ensuring patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practices need to follow CDC guidelines
Coronavirus: At least 7,000 healthcare workers have died globally
The analysis by Amnesty International gives a grim view of the impact COVID-19 is having on the global healthcare community.
Feds settle five HIPAA right of access cases
The cases were brought as part of the HHS OCR Right of Access Initiative.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 18
How to vet a telemedicine vendor
Succeeding at telemedicine into the future requires selecting the right third-party vendor. Here are some tips.
Do you see permanent changes that will make it difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Small groups will still be at a disadvantage with payers after COVID.
The Interoperability and Patient Access Rule is Here
Here’s what you need to prepare for
Census Bureau releases health insurance statistics for 2019
About 21.6 million Americans were uninsured before the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
How physicians can stay independent
COVID has made being an independent physician even more challenging. Here are some insights on what the future might look like for doctors making a go of it on their own.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 17 update
Telemedicine offers the potential for increasing revenue
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says that with careful preparation, practices can profit from telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Disrupting Healthcare Through Tech: The Next Wave of Health IT Innovation
The healthcare sector must explore every weapon in its arsenal to continually fight and control COVID-19.
How to avoid getting pulled into healthcare fraud
Many fraudulent schemes appear as legitimate business opportunities
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 16 update
Report finds telehealth usage on the rise
As much as 20 percent of all medical visits in 2020 will be conducted by telehealth.
The changing requirements for telehealth billing
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices need to closely monitor their payers’ requirements for telehealth billing, because they are changing constantly.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 15 update
How has the COVID pandemic made it more difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Drops in patient volume is just one factor hurting practices nationwide
6 reasons 2021’s Medicare payment changes are good for primary care doctors
The ACP outlined reasons why Congress, physicians and patients should support changes to the physician fee schedule
