25% of Americans owe more than $10,000 in medical debt
Emergency department visits are a big contributor
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 2, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
PCP turnover raises annual medical spending by $1 billion: study
More than 11,000 primary care doctors leave practice every year
American Rescue Plan includes $19.2M for training doctors in underserved areas
Omicron expenses hit hospitals hard in January
Margins were negative for the first time in 11 months
Health care organizations warned to guard against additional cyberattacks because of war in Ukraine
There are no specific threats at this time, but the U.S. government is warning all organizations to boost security as a precaution
How Singular Wealth Management focuses on the unique needs of physicians
When it comes to financial planning, physicians have different concerns that most individuals.
Study: Medicare Advantage posts banner year in 2022
Medicare Advantage program enrollment grows 9 percent for 2022.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 1, 2022
After Hours: Meet Mike Middleton, M.D., physician and accordion player
Mike Middleton, M.D., is a nuclear medicine physician in Texas and also is an award-winning accordionist.
How COVID-19 exacerbates the physician shortage
Doctors face increased burnout rates, loss of autonomy and greater financial threats from nonphysician practitioners
Get your estate planning done now
There are plenty of reasons for people to get their estate planning done despite, or even because of, potential future changes from Congress.
Don’t give your power of attorney to the wrong person
Whom to appoint should be an area of focus for physicians with significant accumulated wealth as they plan their estates.
The tech savvy physician: How to go from doctor to startup founder
E-Prescription mandates: How to comply without hurting your bottom line
In January 2022, many states passed legislation required e-prescribing for controlled substances.
Readying “traditional healthcare” for the retail revolution
Healthcare is undergoing a seismic and highly visible shift that poses a serious threat to traditional care providers.
The tech savvy physician: 3 steps to protect your practice from ransomware
A recent survey found that 73% of health systems, including hospital and physician organizations, reported their data infrastructures are unprepared to respond to attacks.
The tech savvy physician: The hidden burdens of telehealth
Although much of the discourse around telehealth rightfully focuses on its benefits, the potential drawbacks and limitations are often glossed over, particularly around provider burden
The tech savvy physician: Integrating social determinants of health into health data exchanges
When housing, transportation and other nonclinical data are shared electronically, clinicians can better understand their patients’ needs
The tech savvy physician: How to evaluate technology for your practice
Don’t buy until you try: How to tell whether the ‘next big thing’ is right for your practice
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 28, 2022
The tech savvy physician: Why text messaging is good for your practice
Text messaging is a proven way to quickly reach and successfully engage with patients and their caregivers, staff and other stakeholders.
The tech savvy physician: How AI will transform your practice
Artificial intelligence is already here and is expected to have major impacts on the way physicians practice medicine.
Don't let these investing myths threaten your portfolio
These myths are often repeated, but they aren't necessarily true. Which ones have you fallen for?
Survey: Primary care tops demand for locum tenens
Primary care is the most in demand specialty for facilities seeking locum tenens physicians.
CMS redesigns ACO model to focus on health equity, improved care for people covered by traditional Medicare
Agency also cancels Geographic Direct Contracting model.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 25, 2022
HHS distributing $560 Million to physicians affected by the pandemic
Nearly $19 billion in total aid has been distributed to providers since November 2021
When it comes to hackers, small medical practices are still at risk
Small does not equal safe from cyber danger.
The highest-paying subspecialties in adult medical academic medicine
The subspecialties with the highest starting salaries, and highest incomes after 10 years, for men and women in adult medical subspecialties.
