Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Omicron becomes dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S.
The new variant has quickly supplanted Delta as the dominant form of COVID-19 in the country.
Moderna says booster effective against Omicron
The company says a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the latest variant of the disease.
Medical software company acquired by private equity firms
The $17 billion deal sees athenahealth acquired by affiliates of Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman.
Biden renominates Powell to lead Federal Reserve
The move comes at a time when inflation has much of the country concerned.
Healthcare equity scorecard finds system failing people of color
Racial and ethnic inequities persist in all 50 states.
Large portion of hospital personnel still unvaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly a third of hospital personnel had still not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 boosters get greenlight for all adults from FDA
The move comes just in time for the holiday travel season.
Study: Physicians usually wrong when estimating patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs
Less than a quarter of physicians could accurately estimate out-of-pocket drug costs.
7 ways to prevent healthcare ransomware attacks
These tips can keep your practice safe from ransomware, hackers and other bad actors.
FDA reportedly close to authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for all adults
The administration is also reportedly planning on purchasing millions of doses of the company’s antiviral pill.
AMA calls for ACA improvements
The association’s House of Delegates has passed a policy to increase coverage rates and improve affordability.
Insulin biosimilar Semglee launches in U.S.
The product is the first interchangeable insulin biosimilar approved by the FDA.
Biden nominates Robert Califf to lead FDA
The former FDA commissioner is currently working with Verily Life Sciences and Duke University.
Kaiser Permanente strike averted: What you need to know
Workers from three different unions and thousands of others were supposed to hit the picket line this morning.
Medical group revenues falling faster than expenses
COVID-19 volume declines continue to slow the industry’s rebound.
Vaping increases risk of stroke younger than traditional smoking
Electronic cigarette users are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age than traditional smokers.
Medical debt leads to deferred healthcare
More than a third of patients with medical debt are avoiding receiving the care they need due to that debt.
Pfizer seeking expanded COVID-19 booster EUA
The company is asking the FDA to make the additional shots available to anyone 18 years old or older.
Inflation continues to rise
Consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace in 31 years.
Telehealth: Policy suggestions going forward
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to telehealth expansion, the question remains which expansions should continue.
Vaccine mandate: Biden administration files response to stay
Wrangling over the requirement continues in the courts.
Jobs report: Employment rose by 531,000 in October
Healthcare saw a modest increase in jobs but is still well below pre-pandemic employment.
White House gears up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate court battle
After a panel federal judges put a temporary halt on the mandate, the U.S. Surgeon General says the administration is ready to fight for the requirement.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine attitudes vary by age
A mid-October poll of older Americans found major differences in vaccine attitudes between different groups.
Pfizer touts antiviral COVID-19 pill’s efficacy
The company’s proposed COVID-19 treatment proved to be 89 percent effective in preventing hospitalization.
Biden administration requiring healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The regulation would affect more than 17 million healthcare workers.
Physician fee schedule: Organizations respond
Physician organizations give their take on the newly release physician fee schedule.
2022 Physician Fee Schedule maintains telehealth expansion for now
The Medicare telehealth expansion will continue at least until Dec. 31, 2022.
Texas Medical Association sues over surprise billing law arbitration provision
The association claims that the new surprise billing law’s arbitration provision overly favors insurers.
CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
The agency moved quickly to approve the smaller shots.