Todd Shryock

Physicians are facing shortages of equipment critical for patient survival, putting them in challenging life-or-death situations.

A report by Covered California using current data projects large losses for commercial insurers in 2020 that will likely drive rate increases in 2021

Practice leaders need to accept that their practice is most likely going to take a financial hit and start planning accordingly.

Spring testing has been cancelled by ABIM and ABFM

What doctors need to know about a single-payer system.

Physicans in the MIPS program get an extended deadline for reporting and a guaranteed neutral payment adjustment for 2021.

Manufacturers see restrictions lifted in an attempt to boost supplies during the COVID-19 crisis.

Urges immediate action, including usage of the Defense Production Act.

Hundreds of doctors told us how EHRs should be fixed. Here’s a sample.

Any talk about cybersecurity in healthcare will undoubtedly cover one or more of a hacker’s favorite tactics: Ransomware, phishing, or exploiting poor device security.

Strategies and recommendations developed by HHS to eliminate or reduce burdens.

Private equity acquisitions of physician medical groups have steadily increased between 2013-2016.

The weird and wild world of symptoms that people are searching for.

A recent study found that payers and providers have a variety of opinions when it comes to healthcare. 

Patients are shouldering more of the healthcare cost burden than ever before. As a result, prices affect their decisions about healthcare. 

From phishing to malware, these are the security risks you need to guard against.

Here's what they're using and how they're using it.

40 percent of patients indicated that the state of the economy affects how often they seek medical care

Few prior auths are automated. Here's what's standing in the way.

Research shows providers' online reputation plays an important role in making an appointment. 

Six doctors share their strategies

A survey by Contract Recruiter found that only 19 percent of new hires go on to have success in their new positions.

In an environment where policies and management are under increased scrutiny, it is important for an organization to do all it can to ensure its sexual harassment policy is comprehensive and effective.

The state of communication in healthcare is fragmented at best

Electronic prior authorizations could save $454 million annually. 

Why not report on measures that when done properly can also reduce your risk of being sued for malpractice?

CMS has been slowly pushing telehealth, making it an option for Medicare Advantage plans and ACOs, as long as they are part of risk-sharing contracts. It’s also allowed under Medicare Part B for treating substance abuse disorders.

Know the signs of burnout out and how to treat it. 

A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation examined what the public opinion was for single-payer healthcare.