SPOTLIGHT -
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 31 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
How will COVID change the standards of care long term?
Leveraging virtual care will change the way many doctors practice medicine.
Will smaller and rural practices be left behind by technological advances?
There are huge opportunities to transform care in rural areas, but problems remain.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 30 update
Have doctor attitudes toward telehealth changed for the better during COVID?
Not everyone has embraced the technology.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 29 update
What are best practices for a virtual visit with a patient?
Working out technology issues is important for a positive patient experience.
Is telehealth reimbursement here to stay?
Value-based contracts may play an integral role in telehealth’s future.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 28 update
The best states for physicians in 2020: The 11 worst states
Physicians might not get the most bang for the buck in these states.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 27 update
What will happen to telehealth post-COVID?
Patient demand will play a huge role in determining how common the technology becomes.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 24 update
Is the explosion of telehealth good for both providers and patients?
Continuity of health is a major benefit that helps maintain the doctor-patient relationship.
The long-term benefits of investing in short-term relationships
Kurt Stange, MD, says that establishing even brief relationships with patients has a “pay it forward” effect that will benefit patients, and health care generally, in the future.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 23 update
Why virtual visits can be more tiring for doctors than in-person visits
Kurt Stange, MD, says many physicians find they have to work harder to project their humanity to patients during virtual visits than when they see them in person.
COVID-19 Myth vs. Fact
Common myths and facts about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 22 update
How telehealth visits resemble home visits
Kurt Stange, MD, says that telehealth visits can provide useful insights into patients’ home environments.
How COVID-19 has made investing in telehealth relationships more important than ever
Kurt Stange, MD, says that the growth in telehealth due to COVID-19 makes it important for doctors to consider how they can provide the best care during these visits.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 21 update
How doctors can develop patient relationships using just telehealth visits
Kurt Stange, MD, says that demonstrating respect for patients and asking what’s going in their lives is helpful even in the context of a brief telehealth visit.
The importance of listening during “key moments” in patient relationships
Kurt Stange, MD, says that doctors who haven’t known a patient for a long time can build a relationship by taking the time to listen closely during times of stress or crisis.
FDA approves non-opioid pain drug
Orphengesic Forte is a non-addictive, non-opioid drug now approved by the FDA.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 20 update
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 17 update
Is there anything an individual doctor can do to make sure his or her practice survives post-COVID?
Being adaptable to technology and planning is key.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JULY 16 update
Why long-term relationships with patients have become less common
Kurt Stange, MD, says patients changing health insurance when they change jobs, along with physician mobility and changes in technology have combined to make long-term relationships less frequent.