Why the Information Blocking Rule is needed
Health care organizations are reluctant to share patient data due to privacy concerns, and because they view data as a corporate asset.
Large portion of hospital personnel still unvaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly a third of hospital personnel had still not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September.
How physicians can develop an attitude of gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians can learn to express gratitude in their practices and life.
2021 year-end tax planning tips for physicians
there are some tax planning strategies physicians can still put into action to set themselves up for solid tax savings for year 2021.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 boosters get greenlight for all adults from FDA
The move comes just in time for the holiday travel season.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 19, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Study: Physicians usually wrong when estimating patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs
Less than a quarter of physicians could accurately estimate out-of-pocket drug costs.
Setting boundaries: How to say no — and when to say yes
As we approach the holidays, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and overcommitted. ‘Tis the season to start setting boundaries.
7 ways to prevent healthcare ransomware attacks
These tips can keep your practice safe from ransomware, hackers and other bad actors.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 18, 2021
AMA: COVID-19 disinformation spread by some healthcare professionals remains an issue
The AMA continues its fight against COVID-19 disinformation generated by physicians with a new policy.
Disability insurance can be costly, but likely worth the added expense
The most valuable asset a physician has is their ability to practice.
Cures 2.0 legislation introduced: Would fund disease research, telehealth expansion
The "Cures 2.0" bill, if signed into law, would expand medical research, aid development of new therapies and expand telehealth.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 17, 2021
FDA reportedly close to authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for all adults
The administration is also reportedly planning on purchasing millions of doses of the company’s antiviral pill.
AMA calls for ACA improvements
The association’s House of Delegates has passed a policy to increase coverage rates and improve affordability.
The Information Blocking Rule: what it is, and why it matters to doctors
Deven McGraw, co-founder of the health data platform Ciitizen, sits down with Medical Economics to explain the information blocking rule and why there are still issues for patients to access their health data.
8 ways to make prior authorizations easier
How can this prior-authorization game be played for better odds of winning?
Insulin biosimilar Semglee launches in U.S.
The product is the first interchangeable insulin biosimilar approved by the FDA.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 16, 2021
Three reasons why doctors should get an MBA degree (and three why they shouldn’t)
Read on to learn the arguments for and against doctors getting MBAs.
How care management tools can mitigate clinician burnout
Healthcare staffing shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified an already serious problem in healthcare: clinician burnout.
Biden nominates Robert Califf to lead FDA
The former FDA commissioner is currently working with Verily Life Sciences and Duke University.
5 crypto investing rules for busy doctors
As you invest into this emerging asset class of cryptocurrency, how will you know if you've set yourself up to do the right thing?
Kaiser Permanente strike averted: What you need to know
Workers from three different unions and thousands of others were supposed to hit the picket line this morning.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 15, 2021
Why writing the Information Blocking Rule took longer than usual
COVID-19 misinformation remains widespread: report
Misinformation about the disease and vaccinations remains widespread, and correlated with party affiliation.
Johnson & Johnson splitting its consumer health care business into separate company
Separation will allow both entities to respond more quickly to changing markets
Medical group revenues falling faster than expenses
COVID-19 volume declines continue to slow the industry’s rebound.
