How outpatient clinics can minimize cyber security risks
Technology and training are keys to thwarting cyber attacks
The expansion of the digital front door, and what it means for health care organizations
Patients are consumers first, and medical groups should be prepared to meet consumers wherever – and whenever – they need care.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 24, 2023
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National scorecard gives low marks to U.S. support for primary care
It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.
Care management processes for chronic diseases have held up well during pandemic
Study of Minnesota primary care clinics finds many were able to add services
Health Savings Account balances on the rise
Number of patients investing their HSA funds is increasing
Aledade claims title of nation’s top network of independent primary care practices
Company announces acquisition of AI company, change to public benefit corporation.
What’s stopping ChatGPT from transforming health care?
Physicians will only be able to trust artificial intelligence when it's transparent.
Let medical boards do their job and keep lawmakers out of it
NEJM opinion piece highlights how lawmakers are intruding into medicine – with little or no expertise
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 23, 2023
Feds warn about Russia-linked hacking group attacking health care
Claims about an attack this month are unconfirmed, but highlight vulnerabilities in computer networks and software.
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Our annual survey provides physicians with accurate data on salary trends, productivity, malpractice rates, and more.
CMS plans aggressive action to achieve more price transparency
By law, hospitals have been required to make public their prices for goods and services since Jan. 1, 2021, but not all are complying
Number of data breaches continues to rise
Report to Congress finds 39% increase from 2017-2021, though numbers fell in last year covered by report
Amazon enters primary care field by closing $3.9B deal to buy One Medical
Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.
Inflation affecting majority of consumer health care decisions
Many are losing confidence in their ability to pay for health care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 22, 2023
Why advances in telehealth are an impactful and growing necessity
Use data to track how patients want to interact and how insurers will cover costs as 'hybrid' becomes the new normal.
Medicare benefits spending could reach $1 trillion this year
KFF analysis examines funding, overall financial condition.
Medicare prescribing trends: Lots of pain in Alabama
Majority of states have a statin as the most commonly prescribed Medicare drug, but Alabama’s collective pain level apparently exceeds that of the other 49 states.
More access to health care leads to more spending for it
But costs outpace national averages in some states with fewer physicians.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 21, 2023
Progress toward interoperability is gaining momentum
Approval of first TEFCA applicants marks important milestone in drive for universal data-sharing
Medical practices are embracing patient-centric technologies
Focus is on improved patient outcomes, smoother administrative functions
Patient perceptions of cleanliness have a direct effect on reported infection rates
Men and women have different factors that influence their perceptions
Physicians to pay $2 million for improper billing
Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers scrutinized during congressional hearing
Senators want more insight into PBM practices and the role they play in the healthcare ecosystem.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 20, 2023
Threat of denial-of-service cyberattacks growing in health care
Hacking attempts set new record this month, according to government and industrial groups.
Congressional committee calls for addressing barriers to medical education
Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.
