Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 2, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Text connections for telehealth eliminate virtual waiting rooms for physicians, patients
“Untethered” method, used by restaurants and airlines, leads to earlier appointments and time savings in clinic.
Seniors expecting more from their Medicare plans than just basic care
Americans 65+ want more personalized, whole-person support
Young people want their physicians to ask about social determinants of health
Doctors should inquire about food, housing, education, and offer resources, according to survey.
Overcoming data fragmentation is key to avoiding future health care crises
COVID-19 pandemic shows importance of breaking down health care data silos
Direct care financial realities: What you need to know about income and overhead
The economics of direct care are straightforward. Here are the three variables to track.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 1, 2022
Hospital expenses down slightly, patient volumes decline for ‘challenging’ April
Labor shortages, supply prices are factors in health system operating margins.
Primary care for people
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality talks about how people need medical homes.
Physician dean and beekeeper
An interview with Christopher Fly, M.D.
The role of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes management
CGM has many benefits and can improve disease management in both Type 1 (diabetes) and Type 2 diabetes. One thing CGM does very well is provide instant feedback on lifestyle choices.
How do we care for the caregivers?
We simply must provide better preparation and support for those who care for others.
Better patient engagement
Physician buy-in agreements
For a physician, a partner buy-in agreement is an admission to the ownership and management of the practice as well as a landmark in a medical career.
Benchmarking your practice
What metrics physicians should track
Primary care physicians rank high on list of most used locum tenens staff
Family medicine, internists, pediatricians used in 21% of facilities across nation.
Family physicians and the fight against the health system
Primary care medicine is not paid for in the United States anywhere commensurate with its value to patients
Fixing primary care
Why physicians deserve a better system — and how to get there
Financial apocalypse isn’t upon us
Fear that a market-punishing recession is right around the corner seems ubiquitous.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 31, 2022
What you need to know about investing during rising inflation
The right investment strategy can help protect your wealth from rising inflation and keep you on track for retirement
Primary care physicians should demand better technology for patient care
ElationHealth CEO optimistic about primary care as sustainable foundation for U.S. health care.
Rural health care challenges go beyond a lack of doctors
Study finds financial, cultural barriers to care common among rural residents
Continuity of primary care helps chronic kidney disease patients
Relationships key to managing complexities, comorbidities, study finds.
Health care spending projected to decline $11.4 billion if ARPA tax credits expire
Expiring tax credits that boosted marketplace coverage could result in many losing health coverage
Using technology to improve care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains how health services research and technology.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 26, 2022
Internists career choices point to more primary care availability woes
Most younger doctors now going into hospital medicine, study finds
Now is time for federal action to curb firearms violence, ACP says
School shooting in Texas shows need for gun policies that have broad public support.
Primary care physician pay up 2.13% in 2021, still lower than specialists
Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.
