Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
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.
AMA decries change to international student regulation
The organization says the move could jeopardize the status of current medical students.
Survey shows primary care physicians not ready for next COVID-19 surge
More than a third of respondents say they are not ready.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 combination diagnostic for flu season
This is the third test approved for the detection and differentiation of the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu.
Walgreens to open hundreds of primary care clinics over next five years
The company is partnering with VillageMD to open 500 to 700 primary care clinics by 2025 with hundreds more expected later.
Supreme Court allows employers to dodge Obamacare contraceptive provision
In a win for the Trump administration, employers will be able to opt out of the provision due to religious objections.
Novavax enters $1.6 billion deal with U.S. for COVID-19 vaccine
The funds are meant to support completion of late-stage clinical development and deliver 100 million doses.
Hundreds of organizations call for Congressional action on telehealth
The groups warn that without federal action patients and physicians can fall off the “telehealth cliff.”
Study finds coronavirus pandemic hurting primary care practice’s finances
Practices are expected to lose nearly $70,000 in gross revenue per full time physician.
Feds charge 10 in $1.4 billion rural hospital billing scheme
The defendants include hospital managers, lab owners, billers, and recruiters.
ACP releases ethical guidance for electronic communication with patients
The new position paper lays out how electronic communication can be used thoughtfully and effectively.
Gilead announces cost of Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment
Gilead announced the drug will go for $390 per vial in developed countries but is still expected to save the healthcare system money.
Trump administration makes case for ACA destruction
The Trump administration continues its fight against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the Supreme Court.
Ways physicians can limit their tax liability
How physicians can protect their personal assets
Coronavirus: Physician well-being hurt by pandemic, survey says
Nearly half of the respondents say their office burnout and personal burnout is at an all-time high.
Judge dismisses hospital challenge to price transparency rule
The Washington D.C. U.S. District Court judge rejected a claim by AHA and other groups that the rule would undermine competition and violate their rights.
Coronavirus: CMS data highlights disparities in care
The disparities fall along age, race, and health lines.
AMA urges revision to opioids guideline
The organization presented recommendations to stop the guideline from harming patients.
Advice for physicians nervous about using telehealth
Coronavirus: Primary care patient volumes dropped during lockdown, study finds
Periodic preventive medicine with established patients also dropped.