American Telemedicine Association advocates on behalf of remote mental health
ATA co-wrote a letter to the Biden administration to try to protect remote access for clinically appropriate care
Quick to the middle
Responding to market forces by being dynamic and flexible with staff pay.
Industry payments start rolling in when new physicians begin practicing
Greater percentages of orthopedic specialists and neurosurgeons accept payments compared to internists, study says.
The pandemic and inflationary impact on the health care system
The pandemic revealed vulnerabilities to our health care system and overall economy, and the impacts are driving up health care spending and the cost of care.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 11, 2022
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VillageMD to take over Summit Health-CityMD
$8.9 billion deal will join 680 provider locations in 26 markets.
It’s a challenge to recruit and retain support staff
Market forces are affecting how physicians can find and keep staff.
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Health care costs per person vary across 50 states, Washington
Income, price levels, Medicaid expansion all are factors in state-level analysis.
Consumer price index rises less than expected in October
Could be an indication that inflation is starting to cool
Often overlooked factors when selling a practice that can leave money on the table
How do partners ensure a successful outcome when selling their medical practice?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 10, 2022
Four annuity enhancements that can boost income or savings
These add-ons are well worth considering but look carefully at costs and benefits.
Collaborative platforms drive health care efficiencies and streamline workflow
Easing provider-payer communications frees up resources for improving patient care
Iranian hackers emerge as cyberthreat to health care computer networks
‘Charming Kitten’ believed to be a front for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to HHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Best practices for recruiting talented staff for your practice
Medical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 9, 2022
Vaccine confidence declined considerably during pandemic
Confidence in vaccines is lower post-pandemic across all demographic groups
Congress must act to avoid Medicare reimbursement cut in 2023, senators say
Payments could drop by almost 8.5%, according to AMA and other health care groups.
Physician-led group brings on-site clinics to offices of JPMorgan Chase
Financial services firm formed Morgan Health to improve health care for employees.
Medicare looks to boost cooperation between primary care and specialists
Effort to bolster primary care is part of a larger plan to increase value-based care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 8, 2022
Physicians face prison, fines for opioid drug dealing, fraud
U.S. attorney says doctor ‘distributed drugs with a prescription pad’ in federal case.
Pandemic side effect: 22% of Americans got better health insurance
Poll shows that many received more regular health care thanks to the boost in insurance coverage
Patient satisfaction with telemedicine about equal to in-person visits
Mayo Clinic survey examines patient experience during COVID-19 pandemic.
Excessive drinking is behind 1 in 8 adult deaths: study
About 5% of all deaths in U.S. are from alcohol-related causes
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 7, 2022
CDC updates opioid prescribing guidelines
Revisions to 2016 document focus on provider flexibility and unique circumstances of every prescribing decision
Unemployment rate up slightly in October
Notable job gains in health care helped boost non-farm employment by 261,000 in October
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 4, 2022
