SPOTLIGHT -
Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Supreme Court sets hearing date on ACA case
As expected, the case will be heard after the general election.
Insurance coverage a looming crisis, survey finds
Americans were underinsured even before the start of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic began.
MJH Life Sciences to hold back-to-school webinar
The free webinar will be held at 6 p.m. EDT on Aug. 26.
Coronavirus: FDA issues emergency use authorization for new saliva test
The test uses a new method which processes saliva samples to diagnose COVID-19.
Feds to provide funding for rural hospitals
The new Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model creates two tracks for funding.
Kamala Harris: What physicians need to know about her health care policy
The California senator is Joe Biden’s pick for Vice President on the Democrat ticket.
Teladoc Health, Livongo merge in massive deal
The merger is expected to create a comprehensive platform for virtual healthcare delivery.
Study finds barriers remain in combatting antibiotic resistance
The study finds that a majority of physicians don’t see antibiotic resistance is an issue in their own practice.
MCAT Exam: AAMC opposes waivers
The association says that the test will continue to be administered in testing centers.
Waiver for MCAT Exam gains support
The ACP strongly encourages waivers for the Medical College Admission Test requirement for 2021.
ACP commends new Medicare fee schedule
The organization say the changes to payments for offices visits will help physicians and practices.
CMS proposes permanent expansion of telehealth benefits
This would make concessions implemented due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic permanent.
Coronavirus: “New normal” poses threat to independent primary care
A failure to act both by the government and the private sector has left primary care providers particularly vulnerable.
Coronavirus: Provider reimbursement available for self-isolation after testing
CMS and CDC will pay physicians to counsel patients on the importance of self-isolating after a COVID-19 test.
Coronavirus: CDC releases health equity strategy
The strategy is aimed at reducing COVID-19 disparities.
MJH Life Sciences to host free webinar on COVID-19 vaccine progress
A trio of experts will discuss the prospects of a handful of COVID-19 vaccine candidates which are entering phase 3 trials.
Coronavirus: Feds extend public health emergency declaration
The extension continues the loosening of telehealth regulations.
Walmart to open retail clinics in Florida
The latest move by the retail giant to expand their healthcare delivery offerings.
AMA report shows overdose epidemic evolving, becoming deadlier
While opioid prescriptions are down, overdose deaths on illicit opioids and stimulants have shown a dramatic increase.
Coronavirus: Pfizer and BioNTech to supply vaccine candidate to U.S. government
The deal is for the companies to supply up to 600 million doses of a MRNA-based vaccine candidate.
Coronavirus: ACP partners with Project N95 to provide PPE
The equipment is being provided to internal medicine physicians.
Coronavirus: OCR releases anti-discrimination guidance
The guidance focuses on compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine candidate boosts immune response
The candidate is a joint effort of Oxford University and AstraZeneca.
Coronavirus: Physician compensation, job options falling
Recruiters are saying that the market for doctors has softened.
Study: Millions more to lose health insurance by end of 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers estimate that about 48 million nonelderly people will be part of a household with someone who loses their job due to the pandemic.
Amazon to open retail health clinics near fulfillment centers
The online retail giant will work with Crossover Health on the new clinics.
Coronavirus: Vaccine candidate shows promise in trial
In a 45-person phase one clinical trial the vaccine subjects who received the vaccine candidate showed high neutralizing antibody responses.
Coronavirus: 5.4 million Americans lose health insurance due to economic crash
The loss in insurance is tied to the rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Poll finds half of patients avoid seeking care due to difficulties
About two-thirds of respondents say the effort required to find, access, and pay for care is an excessive burden.
Coronavirus: HHS announces more than $4 billion in healthcare provider relief payments
The money will go to safety net hospitals, rural care providers, and providers from small urban areas.