Primary care physicians ‘ideally positioned’ to detect patients at risk of suicide
Researchers report findings about training, screening, and treatment pathway.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 16, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
AMA, 2 states join class action lawsuit against Cigna’s insurance billing practices
Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.
Introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation
The foundation’s mission to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction.
Patient wait time for family practice appointments
Waiting time goes down from 2017 to 2022 to meet with primary care physicians.
Amplify a Culture of Safety in Your Medical Practice
Mutual respect is the cornerstone of a culture of patient safety.
It's not too late to sign up for today's Fall Physician Bootcamp
Providing beyond the classroom business training for physicians. Sign up now for today's free event!
Removing barriers to physician mental health care in 3 steps
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation teams with Physicians Foundation to define problem, propose solutions.
Physician burnout becoming better known, but solutions slow to develop
Physicians Foundation offers latest tally of problem that went from bad to worse in COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 15, 2022
House passes reform to Medicare Advantage prior authorizations
Support already strong in Senate, so vote could happen this year.
Poll: Less than half of Americans think U.S. health care is handled well
Care for older adults is poorly rated by vast majority
A message to primary care physicians: We all have mental health to manage
Physicians are human beings who, like everyone, must manage their own mental health.
The emerging role of digitally integrated care in population health
Population health strategies that offer a holistic approach can be effective in addressing inefficiencies.
Coalition urges Senate to continue PHE telehealth waivers
Letter asks for two-year extension while Congress works to make changes permanent
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 14, 2022
5 of the wildest medical malpractice cases
A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.
Appointment wait times drop for family physicians, indicating shift in care
Study examines how long it takes to see a physician across United States.
Pain management in America: A 10-questions quiz
Do you know the answers?
Four strategies to alleviate health care staff burdens amid labor shortages
Technology can support processes for relief in a tight labor market.
Inflation up 0.1% in August, 8.3% for the year
Rising shelter and food costs offset drop in gas prices
Have lower-yielding or underperforming annuities or CDs?
How to boost yields without paying surrender penalties.
Addressing differences in patient engagement across racial and ethnic groups
There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 13, 2022
As opioid prescriptions decreased, nonopioid pain reliever prescriptions increased
Study finds growth in three years after CDC guideline for primary care clinicians.
AHA: Rural hospital closures threaten care access
Reports shows 136 rural hospitals have closed in the last decade
Stigma for physicians seeking mental health care
The stigma of seeking mental health care for physicians and other health care clinicians and workers and assumptions of impairment due to mental health issues.
Many health care organizations lack resources to fend off cyberattacks
Nearly 90% experienced at least one attack in the past year, at an average cost of more than $1 million per attack
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 12, 2022
Physician groups weigh in on ‘unsustainable’ cuts in 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Patient access, independent practices will suffer after Jan. 1, organizations say.
