SPOTLIGHT -
Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Study: Hospitals widely non-compliant with price transparency mandate
More than half of the studied hospitals did not have online chargemaster data available on their websites.
The impact of COVID-19 on physician practices
A monthly survey conducted throughout 2020 tracked how the pandemic affected practices.
CDC: Masks not necessary in most places for the vaccinated
The move is expected to spur more Americans to get the jabs.
4 tips for patient-centered billing
Many practices’ billing practice fall short of their patients’ expectations.
Business continuity and planning for disaster
Six things practice leaders should review in their organization.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine EUA
The Pfizer vaccine can now be administered to adolescents between the age of 12 and 15.
Walmart to acquire MeMD
The retail giant’s health arm is digging deeper into the telehealth market.
HHS announces prohibition on sexual orientation, gender identity discrimination
HHS says the agency’s prohibition on sex discrimination includes that based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Pfizer seeking FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
The drug maker has started the biologics license application process.
7 tips to rebuild primary care
As primary care practices try to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, one wonders whether the market will ever be the same.
COVID-19 CPT codes updated
The new codes will be for use if the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate is approved or receives an EUA.
AMA analysis: Private practice dwindling
The share of physicians in private practice has dropped below 50 percent.
Health insurers appeared to remain profitable in 2020
Financial data from the NAIC show that insurers in most markets appeared to become more profitable in 2020.
Biden to set July 4 vaccination goal
The White House says the administration will ramp up vaccination efforts to hit at least 160 million fully vaccinated adults by July 4.
Patients demanding more digital care navigation, delivery post-COVID-19
The pandemic has patients prioritizing convenience and flexibility when it comes to health care access and delivery.
Report details how to rebuild primary care
Reforming payment models, expanding telehealth, and supporting team-based care are key to ensuring access to primary care.
IQVIA study: World medicine spending to hit $1.6 trillion in 2025
Spending on COVID-19 vaccines through 2025 is expected to hit $157 billion.
Executives: Costs of health care benefits becoming unsustainable
A majority of employers say government should have a greater role in providing health care coverage and covering costs.
Expanding your life lens to enhance patient care
Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, shared how her own life lens and what she learned from a diverse work environment helped to enhance the care she provides.
ACP calls for improved privacy protections
The organization is making proposals to improve the existing health information privacy framework and expand similar privacy guardrails to other entities not covered by these laws and regulations.
Fauci: Addressing healthcare access disparities will take decades
The NIAID head said the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to address social determinants of health.
Accolade acquiring virtual primary care platform PlushCare
The move will allow Accolade to provide virtual primary care and mental health consultations.
CDC updates COVID-19 outdoor mask guidance
The agency says masks aren’t necessary outdoors unless in a large crowd if fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Proposed bill would pay pharmacists to provide care in underserved areas
The bill would have Medicare paying pharmacists for providing basic care.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: April 27, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
Healthcare groups still uncertain due to COVID-19 pandemic
Uncertainty remains in the healthcare sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the industry.
Feds lift pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccine, hesitancy remains
A federal advisory committee says the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, but many Americans says they won’t take it.
Billions in NIH funding enabled COVID-19 vaccines
The NIH’s investments in vaccine technology before the pandemic paid dividends in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Bringing equity to healthcare
Leaders of healthcare ACOs spoke about how their institutions are bringing equity to care they provide.
CMMI chief reaffirms commitment to value-based care
In the opening plenary of the NAACOS 2021 Spring Conference, Liz Fowler, MD, PhD, talked about the CMMI’s priorities now that she’s in the lead.