Physicians, public health agencies exchanging more information electronically
Immunization data is the most traded as figures rose in 2019.
American life expectancy: the top 11 states
Nations around the globe outrank best states.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 19, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
A message to primary care physicians
Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association, offers thanks to America’s primary care physicians.
Low American life expectancy: ‘Disappointing, but not surprising’
Mississippians live an average of 10 years less than residents of Japan.
Strengthening primary care: HHS asks for ideas, Commonwealth Fund answers
Money, payments, collaboration with public health and social services are among the suggestions.
Credit rating agency labels nonprofit hospital sector as “deteriorating.”
Labor troubles and investment losses have created difficult challenges for nonprofit hospitals and health systems
Survey: 1 in 7 physicians use alcohol, drugs while on the job to cope with stress
Peer and family judgment, and possible license loss, deter some from seeking help.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 18, 2022
Public money paid for majority of COVID-19 vaccine, therapeutic clinical trials
Study examines funding sources for 18 months of pandemic in 2020, 2021.
Meet Dr. Gelb
Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association, talks about his career and life as a small-town physician.
One-third of companies report workers responsible for health data leaks
Digitization of health care comes at a cost
American life expectancy compared to non-EU countries
Residents of a dozen nations around the world spend less on healthcare, but outlive Americans.
CDC director announces restructuring of federal health agency: reports
Walensky rolls out plan to leaders, says pandemic performance “did not reliably meet expectations.”
The COVID-19 testing landscape: AI, Connected Care, and trends to watch for
Experts from BD discuss the latest trends in the COVID-19 testing market.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 17, 2022
President signs Inflation Reduction Act with health care provisions
Physicians groups, analysts, have praised insurance premium subsidies, Medicare drug cost caps.
Undiagnosed diabetes may be less prevalent than first thought
Overall numbers may be lower, but the obese, racial/ethnic minorities, and those without health care access have higher numbers of undiagnosed diabetes
Embracing diversity in medicine
Why medicine must embrace diversity.
Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on doctors
How will new federal law affect lives and wallets of physicians?
Health care executive compensation rebounded in 2021
Rates of salary and incentive increases are up as pandemic’s effects ease
National legislation aims to simplify Medicare Advantage prior authorizations
Bill has strong support from medical groups and lawmakers, but House and Senate votes are not scheduled yet.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 16, 2022
Combatting inappropriate scope expansion
Physician-led care and inappropriate scope of practice issues.
Health care spending continues decades long rise
Almost a third of spending is on insurance premiums and out-of-pocket payments
American life expectancy compared to top EU countries
European Union nations spend less on health care, but residents live longer than Americans.
Care needs continue for some COVID patients months after initial infection
Study highlights ongoing demands on health care organizations’ resources
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 15, 2022
The art of apologizing
Apologizing when you are a physician is important, and its also important to be careful.
Diabetes may be factor in worse COVID-19 outcomes in minority communities
Studies tie disease to higher risk of COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths
