AMA and other health groups lobby to extend public health emergency
Public health emergency set to expire in July without extension
Health care employment climbs by 34,300 jobs in April
Total unemployment rate unchanged from March, according to latest figures.
ACP joins chorus opposing possible Supreme Court abortion decision
Physician group leaders have “grave concern” ruling would hurt patients’ rights.
When taxes are too high: Are you maxing out your retirement contributions?
Tips for physicians to reduce their tax bill.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 12, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
What primary care doctors can do today to make practicing better
How family medicine physicians can gain back control and empowerment in their careers.
Selling your medical practice? Avoid these 4 mistakes
Avoid these pitfalls when selling your medical practice.
Inflation rate slows, but prices still on the increase
Latest numbers show prices rose at a slightly slower pace in April.
Hospital profits decline
Rising expenses, lower volume, and lower revenue drive profit margins lower
Gun homicide rate rises 35% during pandemic, reach 25-year-high, CDC says
Firearm injuries surpass car crashes as leading cause of death for young people.
COVID-19 pandemic hurts patient safety grades for hospitals
Nonprofit commends workforce, asks for renewed commitment to patient safety.
Medical practice efficiency is possible even with a small staff
Yes, medical practices are struggling with staffing during the Great Resignation. But you can still get stuff done with a small staff.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 11, 2022
Researchers warn against national strategies for new normal with COVID-19
Talks of new normal fail to incorporate lessons from two years of COVID
How COVID-19 has impacted primary care
The pandemic has made physician independence even more precarious.
How primary care used telehealth to keep treating patients during the pandemic
Doctors rapidly rolled out telehealth options in the early days of COVID-19
Telehealth closed racial gap in completed doctor visits during pandemic
Study asserts 2020 data shows potential for telehealth to improve equity for Black patients.
How physicians becoming employees has affected primary care
As physicians shift from practice owners to employees, what can be done to improve primary care?
AMA: Supreme Court abortion ruling would interfere with doctor-patient relationship
Leaked opinion sparks response from supporters, opponents across nation.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 10, 2022
Race, ethnicity affect non-COVID death rates during pandemic
Drug overdoses, suicide and homicide also have been significant causes of death
Life-coaching program helps female physicians avoid burnout
Online conferencing, messages, become tools against burnout, imposter syndrome.
Almost a quarter of physicians report workplace mistreatment
Most physicians report the mistreatment mostly from patients and visitors
It Wasn't All COVID-19: Resident Distress and Reasons for It Among Different Specialties During the Pandemic
Traditional stresses of residency training were subjected to the demands of the pandemic.
How a digital front door can improve patients’ access to care
Online-first engagement ensures patients obtain the right care for their specific needs
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 9, 2022
Why so many patients don’t have a primary care doctor anymore
Is the health care system hostile to the physician-patient relationship?
Heart attack outcomes vary widely among wealthy nations, study finds
U.S. has second-highest mortality rate, but ranks well in hospital readmissions
The differences between a physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit
There are more differences than you might think.
Racism in health care increases vaccine hesitancy in minority groups
Study shows that 10% of minorities refused COVID vaccines because of past racial discrimination experiences