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Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
Medical Economics to host FREE physician Bootcamp
Experts will be offering business training for physicians during the sessions.
FREE physician Bootcamp will be packed with tips
Experts will be focusing on workforce management, telehealth, medical malpractice, and concierge medicine on the first day of the two-day webinar Oct. 7.
Top 10 socially responsible hospitals in the U.S.
Many well-known hospitals were not included in the Lown Institute rankings.
Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 booster proves effective
A study shows an additional dose of the vaccine gives the patient 94 percent protection against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S.
CMS suspends enrollment in some Medicare Advantage plans
The agency suspended enrollment in five MA plans, three of which are offered by UnitedHealthcare.
Just a few more weeks until the Medical Economics Physician Bootcamp
Don't miss this chance to receive valuable business training for physicians.
UPDATE: FDA committee votes against COVID-19 boosters for most
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted against recommending the extra shots for the general public.
FTC warns of responsibility in health app breaches
The agency wants to give clarity to the Health Breach Notification Rule.
America is becoming more obese
The number of states with high adult obesity rates is increasing.
ACP gives employers, others greenlight on vaccine mandates
The organization says the government’s requirements are appropriate.
How a changed waiting room can help patients
How an alternative waiting room can benefit patients.
ACP speaks out against COVID-19 misinformation
The organization is also calling on everyone to be vaccinated against the disease.
Telehealth saw dip in June
The drop in use was starkest in the northeast.
The waiting room of the future
Here's what's in store for the waiting room of the future
HHS: $25.5 billion available in COVID-19 provider funding
The funds are available for practices impacted by the pandemic.
Biden to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers
The announcement is part of a slate of new vaccine mandates announced Sept. 9.
Healthcare accounts not utilized by older adults
The lack of use is correlated with a lack of confidence in the ability to pay for medical care.
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What can doctors learn from telehealth?
What doctors can learn from telehealth in their in-person patient interactions.
Growing expectations, competition stymying push toward consumerism
Hospitals and health systems are failing to commit fully to consumer-centered care.
ACP: Quest for profits may be damaging healthcare system
The organization says patients should come before profits.
Webinar to focus on long COVID
The free Sept. 8 webinar will feature an expert panel discussing post-COVID-19 condition.
The post-pandemic waiting room
What waiting rooms may become in the post-pandemic world.
FDA sets meeting for Pfizer COVID-19 booster authorization
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet Sept. 17.
The future of physician waiting rooms
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a near-overnight revolution in many parts of health care, and nowhere was this seen more than in the waiting room. Now that things have changed, what does the future hold?
How has COVID-19 changed the waiting room?
The ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way patients wait for care.
Report: Vaccination rates rise as Delta sweeps the U.S.
August saw a rise in COVID-19 vaccination rates as people seek to avoid the more transmissible Delta variant.
What are the issues with the traditional waiting room?
The current issues with the traditional waiting room.
Medicare insurance trust expected to run out of funds by 2026
Tax revenue from 2020, which would have replenished the funds, were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is there a need to change the waiting room?
Why the waiting room needs reworking.