Medical Economics September 2020

More than two-thirds of physicians say they feel burned out in 2020.

Don't assume that you can't get mental health counseling as a physician. Many state laws have changed in recent years, allowing doctors to get the help they need without jeopardizing their license.

Eventually, COVID-19 will be brought under control, but burnout will remain. Physicians will face the aftermath of a pandemic along with obtuse electronic health records, too much administrative work and too much third-party interference.

Address coding vulnerabilities to protect practice revenue.

The pandemic hit a health care system — and physicians — already in crisis.

Collecting copayments and coinsurance is challenging because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is a growing recognition in health care that many chronic conditions can be improved by addressing social determinants of health first.

COVID-19 is shining the light on where the gaps and weaknesses in society exist, including social determinants of health.

Chronic diseases are often referred to as Western diseases due to being more affluent and industrialized. But affluence and industry do not lead to disease, the lifestyle that commonly goes along with them does.

Not all hospitals and physicians are locked in mortal combat from which only one will emerge. In many instances, it can be beneficial for independent physician groups and hospitals to work together.

Medical practices across the country are reopening. But are they doing it safely?

COVID may have permanently changed the reimbursement landscape

What impact will telehealth have on patient outcomes and physician reimbursement? Jeremy Gabrysch, MD, CEO of Remedy, discusses telehealth and other changes in health care.