Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice.
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.
Telehealth company Amwell acquires pair of digital health startups
The acquisitions will expand the company’s ability to provide digital care.
The best hospitals in the U.S. 2021-2022
The annual rankings rate facilities across 17 procedures, conditions, across 15 areas of complex care.
Pfizer continues push for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The Biden administration has maintained that the third shot is not necessary.
FDA approves first insulin interchangeable biosimilar
The approval could provide patients with an additional safe and possibly more cost-effective options to treat diabetes.
Report: Independent practices putting emphasis on delivering care
With the hardship of the early days of COVID-19 behind them, independent practices are looking to define themselves for the future.
Report: Independent practices feel positive about the future
After the pandemic setback, independent practices are optimistic and even more committed to providing quality care.
CDC recommends masking indoors in some areas for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
In a reversal, the agency is calling for vaccinated people living in COVID hotspots to mask up indoors.
Last chance to take the Medical Economics 2021 burnout survey
Time is running out to have your voice heard.
AHA supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for hospital staff
The association says that the vaccines are safe and effective at reducing the risk of infection and transmission.
Report gives glimpse of health care fraud enforcement in 2020
The joint DOJ and HHS report outlines the results of health care fraud enforcement.
U.S. life expectancy falls 1.5 percent in 2020
A CDC analysis saw that U.S. life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020 mostly due to COVID-19.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine less effective against Delta
A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.
Who holds medical debt in the U.S.?
A study of pre-pandemic care debt found that nearly 20 percent of American have medical debt.
Black patients see more hospital adverse events than white patients
Across several factors Black adult patients experienced worse patient safety than white patients in the same hospital.
The state of healthcare insurance, medical debt
About 10 percent of adult Americans remain uninsured.
Teladoc Health and Microsoft to collaborate on virtual care solution
The partnership will bring Teladoc Health’s Solo Platform together with Microsoft Teams.
Regulators mull boosters as delta variant rages
The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.
Organizations call for healthcare employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
More than two million gain health insurance during special enrollment period
The expanded enrollment opportunity will continue until Aug. 15.