SPOTLIGHT -
Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
How many lives have been saved by COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.?
While the vaccine rollout has snagged, the effort has already saved thousands.
Johnson and Johnson: Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies
Trials have shown a booster of the single-dose vaccine produces a robust increase in spike-binding antibodies.
AAP warns against off-label COVID-19 vaccination for patients under 12
The organization says the medical community should wait for results from the clinical trials for vaccinating patients under 12.
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Survey: Patient volumes returning to pre-pandemic levels
June and July saw hospitals getting back to 2019 levels of patient volume.
Physician compensation sees slight rise, productivity falls in 2020
The minor rise in compensation was accompanied by a decrease in productivity.
COVID-19 boosters to be offered starting Sept. 20
The Biden administration will make the additional doses of two COVID-19 vaccines available to combat the Delta variant.
AAFP calls for FDA authorization of children’s COVID-19 shots
The organization wants the current emergency use authorization to be expanded to include patients under 12.
Biden administration to advise all get COVID-19 boosters
The rollout of the boosters is expected to follow a similar track to that used in the first round of immunizations.
ACP calls for mask wearing in schools
The organization says requiring masks in schools would help in the fight against spreading COVID-19.
Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug prices
The president wants legislators to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
Senate passes healthcare provider protection act
The legislation would authorize $35 million for a grant program aimed at teaching providers strategies to address wellbeing issues.
MGMA comes out against insurer charged EFT fees
The organization is asking CMS to prohibit the charges being passed to practices.
FDA expected to authorize COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised
The authorization would cover both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
July inflation increased 0.5 percent
The rise in inflation has slowed from June’s 0.9 percent increase.
Study: Flu shot offers protection against COVID-19
The flu shot was shown to reduce the number of patients with COVID-19 who required treatment from an emergency department or the intensive care unit.
Top 16 physician base salaries in 2021, ranked by specialty
The rankings are based on base salary or guaranteed income offered by recruiters, and does not include production bonuses or benefits.
What’s driving vaccine denial?
A Polish study found that most vaccine deniers offer only a vague reasoning for avoiding the shots.
Report: Primary care recruitment frenzy settling down
Family physicians are no longer the most sought out healthcare providers to be recruited after a 14-year run at the top.
Telehealth snapshot August 2021
A look at who is using telehealth and how they’re using it.
Jobs report shows healthcare hiring increasing
The new hires offset a loss in some areas of care, but the industry as a whole is still down.
FTC overwhelmed with merger filings
The agency has begun sending warning letters to companies when there is not time to investigate a merger within the requisite time.
Report: U.S. overpays on lower quality care
The U.S. ranked last overall in an analysis of the healthcare systems in 11 high income countries.
The 11 best diets for patients
Some of the best ways to help your patients fight obesity.
WHO pushes moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots
The organization cites a lack of data and says nations should prioritize vaccinating more of the world’s population before turning to boosters.
Report: FDA to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine final approval soon
The move is expected to clear the way for more vaccine mandates.
AMA releases provisional CPT code for third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
As additional vaccinations may become necessary this code will ensure physicians can get paid.
Hospital margins remain tight as industry pulls out of pandemic
The Delta variant and rising expenses is offsetting gains in revenue and patient volume.
Survey: Faith in primary care’s survival wanes as physician fatigue sets in
Nearly half of respondents worry primary care will be no more in five years.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 2, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.