Your health care CEO probably has a stupid password
Health care is one of the top targets of hackers worldwide, yet CEOs continue to use passwords that are easy to hack, putting the entire organization at risk
AMA says health insurance industry failing on prior auth reform
Survey shows little progress after four years of promises
Centering on primary care and equity
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the need for centering on primary care and improving health equity.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 25, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Hospital group says payers are inappropriately denying care and payments
American Hospital Association requesting a task force from the justice department to investigate commercial health insurance companies in the Medicare Advantage program
How artificial intelligence can improve patient care
AI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians
Basic elements for underserved communities
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses crafting solutions for rural areas, small towns, poor and underserved communities.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for health care organizations
Here are 11 actions for health care organizations to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Across globe, 6.4 million physicians needed in 132 countries facing shortages
Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.
Evaluate your marketing plan: How to tell what's working, and what's not
Is your marketing plan working for you?
Home-based primary care program saves more than $6,500 per Medicare beneficiary
CMS program demonstrates practices can provide quality home-based primary care while saving Medicare money
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2022
Health worker burnout must be top national priority, surgeon general says
Medical staff, pushed past their breaking point, say something has to change.
Beyond the classroom business training for physicians
Join us to master strategies that will take your practice to the next level
Doctors equally likely to accept patients with Medicare or commercial insurance, study finds
Results may ease concerns that Medicare payments don’t cover care costs
Research alignment in HHS
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses how the Department of Health and Human Services is aligning research across its agencies.
Health care systems start program to ensure equity in patient care
AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.
The Physician Shortage, Part Two: Keeping the Doors Open with Concierge Medicine
For concierge medicine physicians, while the pandemic was difficult and demanding, their professional survivability was never in question.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 23, 2022
Why your practice needs a strategic plan
Forming a strategic plan may seem like a waste of time, but it can be beneficial to a practice.
Building trust in primary care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the importance of trust in primary care.
Physicians, medical staff report on burnout caused by COVID-19 pandemic
AMA publishes National Burnout Benchmarking report for 2020-2021.
Setting your priorities as a physician
And what does it have to do with an empty mayo jar and golf balls?
Cardiologist accused of designing ransomware and selling it to cybercriminals
Practicing doctor allegedly shared profits generated from cybercriminals using his software.
Behavior of patients and family members contributes to physician burnout
Verbal abuse, discrimination towards doctors is common, study finds
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster for children aged 5 to 11
Move expected after FDA authorization earlier this week.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 20, 2022
Health care systems vulnerable to cyberattacks supported by Russian intelligence agencies
HHS cybersecurity center issues threat brief.
6 investment tips to fight rising inflation
What can be done about it?
Public Health Emergency expected to be extended
HHS did not notify the public by the May 16 deadline that it will be ending