COVID’s effect on the health care profession
Wide-ranging survey reveals pandemic threatens practice viability and mental health.
Study finds barriers remain in combatting antibiotic resistance
The study finds that a majority of physicians don’t see antibiotic resistance is an issue in their own practice.
Doctors need more support, not penalties, from CMS
Proposed changes to the QPP need to better accommodate physicians dealing with COVID-19, says ACP.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: AUGUST 10 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
How can practices inform patients that they offer telehealth services?
Russell Libby, MD, says text messages, emails, and website postings let patients know telehealth services are available.
How to restore physician autonomy
Survey results show that a lack of autonomy often is to blame for their frustration. But what does physician autonomy mean in today’s health care world?
Overcome your bias blind spots to better help patients
Analyze what advantages and resources we have as physicians to help mitigate racial disparities.
Is your practice safe from hackers?
Attacks are on the rise, and health care facilities are prime targets.
The biggest challenges facing physicians
The pandemic, burnout, and financial woes are top of mind for many doctors, but what do they mean long-term for medicine?
Finding the best telehealth options
Russell Libby, MD, says a wide variety of resources are available to help practices find the platform best suited to their needs.
MCAT Exam: AAMC opposes waivers
The association says that the test will continue to be administered in testing centers.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: AUGUST 7 update
What will COVID-19 mean for value-based models?
If you’re a small practice living on fee-for-service, and suddenly all your patients disappear, you realize how much risk you’re under, as opposed to those who have moved to some sort of capitation or bonus for quality.
Exclusive survey: Physicians explain COVID-19 financial impact on practices
The COVID-19 pandemic has proved an unprecedented challenge for physician practices.
Improve medication adherence with technology
One-fourth of new prescriptions are never filled — and even when filled, up to 50% of patients with chronic conditions fail to take their medications as prescribed.
Waiver for MCAT Exam gains support
The ACP strongly encourages waivers for the Medical College Admission Test requirement for 2021.
Telehealth coding guide
Code it right, get paid.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: AUGUST 6 update
ACP commends new Medicare fee schedule
The organization say the changes to payments for offices visits will help physicians and practices.
Primary care, specialist pay gap narrowed slightly under ACA: study
Primary care doctors are getting paid slightly more than specialists, according to a new study.
Preparing for Three Federal Mandates to Improve Healthcare in 2021
Here are three key government mandates taking effect in 2021 that physicians should be preparing for.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: AUGUST 5 update
How will telehealth affect care delivery in the future?
Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth offers the possibility of easier access to care for patients.
CMS proposes permanent expansion of telehealth benefits
This would make concessions implemented due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic permanent.
Remote patient monitoring: Building a virtual practice
Jon Regis, MD, explains how he set up a virtual office using remote patient monitoring to help his practice thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.
Proposed Physician Fee Schedule calls for more than 10% decrease
CMS is proposing a decrease of $3.83 from last year in the conversion factor used to calculate doctor reimbursement
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: AUGUST 4 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
Preparing for a second wave of COVID-19
Practices must take these steps to ensure they are ready.
The financial importance of telemedicine
Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth has helped practices fill the gap in patient visits and revenue created by the Coronavirus pandemic.
How value-based care can save your practice
The way forward is to accelerate the evolution of how physicians are paid for providing care