Match Day 2023 a reminder of the real cause of the physician shortage: not enough residency positions
Let’s take stock on the real issue of why we don’t have enough physicians.
Trends to watch for the rest of 2023
Here’s what to expect from the pandemic, point-of-care marketing, AI and more for this year and beyond.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 15, 2023
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Staffing challenges: Salary and pay trends, part 1
Medical offices are competing with retail and restaurants.
February inflation in line with expectations
Annual inflation rate at 6%
Few physicians ask patients about firearm access
Study examines screenings, patient demographics, and primary care as gun violence grows as a public health concern.
Interoperability continues upswing
More than 2 million providers exchanged patient data more than 21 billion times in 2022
Prior authorizations harm patients and are costly to practices, doctors say
AMA president calls process “byzantine” and “ripe for reform”
Ransomware still a threat, but watch out for hackers invading to steal health care data
‘Extortion without encrypting files’ is a growing risk to cybersecurity of medical computer networks.
SECURE 2.0 Act lets retirees defer taxes on retirement plan money longer
How to take advantage of new rules on required minimum distributions and qualified longevity annuities.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 14, 2023
Staffing challenges: Is burnout a factor?
COVID-19 affected physicians, which affected staff.
Meeting patients online and in person: A slideshow
Researchers examine how patients search online, by website and age.
Most past-due medical debt owed to hospitals
Report shows that of those with medical debt, 73% owe some or all to hospitals
Primary care doctors play a crucial role in treating alcoholism
Screening and timely interventions can improve patient outcomes while reducing costs
School-based primary care to add mental health services for young people
Youths still reeling from losses, distress of COVID-19 pandemic, federal leaders say.
Patient collection best practices to boost your bottom line
It’s important to understand current challenges that physician practices are facing with patient collections.
The key to fixing physician burnout is the workplace, not the worker
During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.
4 critical student loan concepts to know during tax season
What physicians with student loans need to know.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 13, 2023
Health care hiring trends physicians need to know
Workplace predictions for this year and beyond
Cities around the nation report health care scams: the top 12
In recent years, March historically is top month for medical fraudsters.
Staffing challenges: How do virtual workers work?
How a Texas health system added virtual staff.
Primary care reduced hospitalizations even during the pandemic
Japanese study showed that despite the challenges of the pandemic, solid primary care was still key to keeping people out of the hospital
Most doctors plan to continue using telemedicine after pandemic ends
But in-person visits remain preferred form of care delivery, study finds
Four common pitfalls your first year in practice: Tips from a health care attorney
You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 10, 2023
Health care adds jobs for February, but at slower rate than previous months
Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.
President touts health care improvements in 2024 budget
House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.
Physician burnout influencing post-COVID hiring trends
Primary care physicians in high demand in some areas
