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Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
MGMA Stat poll: Physicians oppose mandatory Medicare APMs
Respondents prefer flexibility and choice in value-based payment reform.
What’s happening in Washington D.C. with health care?
MGMA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Anders Gilberg gives a glimpse at what’s happening on the Hill
MGMA 2020: Preparing financially for a post-COVID-19 world
As the pandemic wreaks financial ruin on practices across the country, physician leaders need to begin to plan for their financial futures after the pandemic has passed.
Coronavirus: Worry looms over vaccines
Concerns over efficacy and politics clouds hope for a vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
MGMA 2020: Building self-awareness to become a better leader
Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich gives insight into how becoming a self-aware leader can help a practice thrive.
Coronavirus: Pfizer CEO says company to seek EUA for vaccine after election
In an open letter, CEO Albert Bouria sought to give clarity to the drug’s development timeline.
AMA Study: Competition shrinks as health insurance markets concentrate
The study also found that payer sway in a region hurts not only patient care, but also physician pay.
Winning business strategies for medical groups
The MGMA report also offers insights on how organizations who are performing well have tackled the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Patient location affects risk of chronic conditions
Researchers at Mount Sinai have found a connection between where a person lives and their likelihood of developing chronic conditions.
5 tips on improving patient satisfaction and boosting revenue
These tips from MGMA can help your practice bounce back from the economic effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Regeneron seeks EUA for antibody cocktail treatment
The drug was administered to President Donald J. Trump after his diagnosis last week and he has touted it as a “cure” to the deadly disease.
Coronavirus: Millions could lose employer-sponsored health insurance
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to an estimated 14.6 million Americans being in danger of losing their health insurance.
New California law releases nurse practitioners from physician oversight
The state will be the 29th to allow nurse practitioners to practice without a physician.
AMA calls for modifications to the proposed Medicare 2021 fee schedule
The organization says the Medicare fee schedule should reflect changes brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Mask mandates limit spread, study finds
The Canadian study found that mask mandates can limit the spread of COVID-19 by 25 to 46 percent.
Americans pay much more for insulin than patients in other countries, study finds
A study found insulin costs in the U.S. are higher than in 32 comparison countries.
Five ways to improve patient satisfaction and boost practice revenue
The tips come as part of MGMA’s Benchmarking for Patient Access in a Post-COVID-19 World report.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on treatment landscape
The free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. EDT on Oct. 13.
CDC updates COVID-19 guidance, acknowledges airborne transmission
The move came after studies provided evidence supporting the airborne spread of the disease.
Patients like telehealth, but barriers persist
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study takes the temperature of patients’ feelings about the new normal.
Healthcare jobs added in September, still down
The nation added 53,000 healthcare jobs last month, but jobs in healthcare and social assistance are still down by 1 million from February.
Who is White House Physician Sean Conley, DO?
He has been treating the most powerful man in the world for two years, why are his qualifications as the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to hold the post of physician to the president being called into question now?
HHS announces $20 billion in provider relief funding
Practices can begin applying for the funds Oct. 5.
Anthem settles with state AGs in cyber attack
The settlement relates to a 2015 cyber attack that impacted 78.8 million customers.
HHS launches physician use and burden of health IT tracking initiative
The department’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology also awarded a cooperation agreement to the American Board of Family Medicine.
Ransomware attack cripples hospital system
The Sunday morning attack against Universal Health Services may be the largest in U.S. history, according to media reports.
Free MJH COVID-19 myths webinar tonight
A panel of experts will sort out facts and controversies about the ongoing pandemic.
Harvard Pilgrim provides more than $3 million in support to primary care practices
The company has already announced an intent to distribute $10,000 to 120 independent primary care practices in Connecticut.
FDA launches Digital Health Center of Excellence
The aim of the center is to advance digital health technology.
Free MJH webinar to dispel COVID-19 myths