Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MAY 5 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
Where can practices get financial help?
Private practices that are or think they will soon be in a financial bind because of the COVID-19 crisis have some options.
How to save medical practices from COVID-19
Independent medical practices are crucial to the working of our health system. So what can be done to save them from COVID-19?
“Must-haves” and “deal breakers” in contract negotiations
Richard Roberts, MD, says doctors need to identify a few things they most want and don’t want in a job before negotiating an employment contract.
Long-term study launched to analyze the effects of COVID-19
CHASING COVID may provide answers that experts seek.
Medical practices reel financially from COVID-19 losses
What will happen long term is unclear, but doctors and observers say the actions taken so far by the government to support practices are inadequate and that more needs done.
COVID-19 and Obesity: Reducing Risk with Healthy Habits
The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the vulnerability of certain populations, including people living with obesity, to emerging public health crises.
CMS boosts pay for telephone consults amidst sweeping COVID-19 changes
Medicare and Medicaid will now cover a wider array of telehealth services.
FDA issues emergency authorization to Gilead for remdesivir as possible COVID-19 treatment
The antiviral drug remdesivir was shown to shorten recovery time in some patients during clinical trials.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MAY 4 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
What is the Paycheck Protection Program?
9 questions you need to ask before selling to a private equity firm
Here are some questions to ask before accepting the check.
Avoiding denials: Six general tips to boost coding, billing compliance
Claim denials can be a massive drain on your practice. Here’s 6 tips to reduce your denial rate.
Physician investing tips in a time of crisis
How physicians at different stages of their career should approach their investments in the time of COVID-19.
Challenges of creating a more consumer-friendly patient experience
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MAY 1 update
Coping with physician depression in the era of COVID-19
Physicians, just like the patients we serve, are facing an unprecedented emotional burden from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical billing for telehealth during COVID-19
How to ensure practice success.
What parts of an employment contract are open to negotiation?
Six ways healthcare leaders can reduce burnout
Burnout is not an indivudal problem, but rather one that stems from workplace culture, healthcare policies, and societal expectations
The best cities for retired doctors
A new list reveals the best places for retirement
Coronavirus: ACP calls for primary care physician relief funds to be prioritized
In a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, the organization says the move is necessary to keep practices operating while combatting the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Communication strategies for the COVID-19 pandemic
Five tips for health practice leadership to weather the Coronavirus outbreak
Practices must ensure their internal processes and administrative workflows are prepared for the coming weeks and months.
Top 5 Lessons Learned about Telehealth As We Face Our New Normal
We now look to telehealth not just for convenience, but for its safety and flexibility.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 30 update
Coronavirus: Survey sees drop in office visits, increase in satisfaction
The pandemic is pushing down in-person visits, but patients are more satisfied with the care they are receiving.
How can practices ensure staff, patients are protected from COVID-19 infection?
Why doctors should review employment contracts ASAP
CMS reevaluating Accelerated Payments, suspending Advance Payments
The agency stopped accepting new applications for the Advance Payment Program April 26.
