Coronavirus: Joint Commission supports physicians bringing PPE from home
The healthcare organization recognizes the need for face masks and respirators for physicians during the current pandemic.
Coronavirus: Trump will not reopen ACA enrollment
After mulling the move for weeks, Trump administration says it is exploring other options.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 1
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
How to avoid running late with patients
Running late with patients is a huge source of stress and anxiety -- here's how to fix the problem.
Coronavirus: CMS announces regulatory changes to address patient surge
These four temporary healthcare policy changes will apply immediately across the country.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MARCH 31 Update
Tips for keeping your practice safe and mitigating the spread of COVID-19
These three strategies can minimize the risks for both patients and staff.
Physician side work: Expand your horizons without getting in trouble
Physician interest in supplementary work outside of the primary practice setting is nothing new. But the industry of medicine is becoming increasingly regulated and constrained.
Telehealth primer: How to set up a program quickly
How physicians can set up a telehealth program quickly to see patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 raises ethical dilemmas for many physicians
Physicians are facing shortages of equipment critical for patient survival, putting them in challenging life-or-death situations.
How COVID-19 Is Changing Patients’ Perception of Healthcare
A new survey of 500 U.S. consumers by Sage Growth Partners and Black Book Market Research reveals how COVID-19 is significantly changing patients’ healthcare concerns and preferences.
Coronavirus: HHS accepts millions of donated doses of potential treatments
Summary: HHS received 31 million doses of a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Coronavirus: CMS program could provide financial relief for practices
The move is aimed at ensuring physicians have the financial resources to keep their practices going.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MARCH 30
Direct care practices perfectly positioned to help patients during coronavirus outbreak
Direct primary care physicians are perfectly positioned to handle the coronavirus outbreak.
Opening an independent practice
While more physicians are becoming employees, others who crave autonomy are going out on their own. Here’s how to succeed.
Dealing with difficult patient interactions
General tips for keeping your patients happy and your practice safe
FDA grants emergency use approval to Abbott's fast, portable COVID-19 test
The test can detect positive results in as little as five minutes, and can be used in a physician's practice, according to an Abbott news release.
COVID-19 likely to cost insurers tens of billions and lead to dramatic rate increases
A report by Covered California using current data projects large losses for commercial insurers in 2020 that will likely drive rate increases in 2021
Coronavirus: Final year medical students may graduate early
Early graduation may become a reality for eligible medical students in their final year.
Coronavirus: CARES Act could bring relief to independent practices
With provisions for small businesses, the legislation may save private practices.
Coronavirus: New study clears way for self-administered testing
Self-administered testing is as effective as physicians-administered testing.
COVID-19 coding: AMA provides guidance on 11 scenarios
Click the attached PDF, courtesy of the American Medical Association, to view 11 coding scenarios related to treating COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: MARCH 27
The precision medicine revolution
The most critical step is understanding what value precision medicine brings to your practice, and where it can have greatest impact from both a clinical and business perspective.
Match results for DO residents reach an all-time high
Primary care was the most popular specialty in this year’s match results for osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates.
Coronavirus: 14 tips to keep your private practice in business
A financial checklist from the AMA can help practices survive the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Physician, pharmacy organizations decry drug hoarding by doctors
The statement follows reports of doctors writing prescriptions for possible COVID-19 treatments for themselves and their families.
ACP urges halting in-office visits during COVID-19 pandemic
The organization is pushing doctors to use more telehealth options during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
AMA asks State Department to open visa processing for international physicians
The AMA has asked the DOS to allow international physicians to continue to practice in the U.S. starting in July.
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