Amid disruption, how do we "future proof" health care?
The pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
AHA requesting protection for health care workers from assault and intimidation
Physical attacks on health care workers is on the rise and the AHA wants Congress to help
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 28, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Teens, older adults not getting medications to treat opioid abuse
Insurance a factor in access to drug treatments, a new study said.
Privacy group issues warning about danger to patient information
Allowing unregulated apps to access patient health information could expose patient information to those it wasn’t intended for
COVID-19 drives new safety programs, but staff, infection problems remain
One-third of health care leaders say organizations are not doing enough.
Outpatient care quality not affected by COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Hospitalization rates for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions fell among study cohorts
The 15 funniest medical cartoons of 2022
Need a chuckle? Check out these physician-themed cartoons
End of Public Health Emergency presents challenges for states
No easy solutions for people who gained insurance coverage through Medicaid
Health data breaches are soaring, investigation finds
Hacking is growing especially quickly
Physicians, health care providers losing reimbursements for COVID-19 tests, vaccines
Physician groups join White House in call for Congress to OK $22.5 billion in aid
New principal care management codes: What physicians need to know
Four new codes have been put in place in 2022.
An idea whose time has gone: Healthcare provider networks
Contracts between hospitals and providers create price discrimination and harm consumers
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 24, 2022
AMA weighs in on court case against Armslist online gun market
“Gun violence is a public health crisis,” says AMA president.
Digital patient engagement tackles the labor crisis, improves the patient experience
Health care consumers of all ages now expect digital solutions that enable them to engage with their care as easily as they book travel or shop online.
American Hospital Association urges caution with prior auth automation
AHA requesting CMS agencies to pilot technology and workflows prior to implementing regulations
Mandates may bump up vaccine resistance; trust more effective
Attitudes change over time but people need convincing.
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Adding new technology to your practice
What does adding new techn have to do with the parable of the elephant and the chain?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 23, 2022
Rural hospital closures affect more than health outcomes
When rural hospitals close, it takes a toll on local labor force, population, income, according to a new study
Younger generations hit hard by medical debt
Gen Z and Millenials are skipping rent because of debt, and their credit scores are suffering
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 22, 2022
COVID-19 delays cancer screenings, deaths expected to rise in next 10 years
Cancer programs seek to remove barriers to screenings.
Pandemic trends could hurt hospital revenues
Physicians could benefit from surgery center ownership
Family, internal medicine residency matches fall
Decrease comes despite rise in number of positions offered
Stop the stigma of weight bias
Physicians have a role in stamping out weight bias.
34% of doctors report increased medical errors due to staffing shortages
Worldwide, physicians are seeing their mental health suffer, with 75% reporting high stress
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 21, 2022
