Jeffrey Bendix

Nearly one in eight report report high levels of moral distress, study finds

Nearly 9 million symptomatic cases also avoided

Drug overdoses, suicide and homicide also have been significant causes of death

U.S. has second-highest mortality rate, but ranks well in hospital readmissions

Minorites also saw gains in access to care compared to Whites

Organizations that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion are more productive and employees are more satisfied

Lawmakers must act to reduce incentives for PE firms to acquire medical practices

EHR companies asked to incorporate information about oral antivirals

Dissatisfaction with EHRs also tied to clinician turnover

Hispanics and Blacks saw biggest drops in life expectancy in 2020, study finds

Decrease in in-person visits during pandemic offset by jump in telehealth use, study finds

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A new study suggests it doesn’t, at least for the short term

One-third spend at least two hours daily on documentation outside of office

Hospitalization rates for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions fell among study cohorts

Hacking is growing especially quickly

Decrease comes despite rise in number of positions offered

Spending bill includes language maintaining current rules until health emergency expires

Study shows higher mortality rates despite dropoff in admissions

Overdose death rate among Blacks exceeds whites for first time since 1999

More than 11,000 primary care doctors leave practice every year

Primary care is the most in demand specialty for facilities seeking locum tenens physicians. 

Willingness to get vaccinated has increased faster among Blacks than whites

Clinicians need to avoid negative terms in describing patients

Doctors’ groups condemn recommendation, say it will impede patients’ access to care

Health systems aren’t sharing financial gains from buying independent practices

Creating a budget for retirement has never been easier, but sticking to one takes real work.

Death rates hold steady or drop for other groups.

Influenza vaccines may protect against some of the worst effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.

In times of uncertainty, its crucial for physicians to build a plan to protect their financial future.