Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 12, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
6 ways to get more patients
More patient visits means more revenue. Here's how to make it happen.
Cardiovascular disease and air pollution: how doctors can help patients cope
Until now, measures to prevent cardiovascular diseases have focused almost entirely on individual behavioral and metabolic risk factors.
Employees paying an average of $5,969 annually for family insurance coverage
Since 2011, average family premiums have increased 47%
Why a fitness tracker won’t stop diabetes
Prediabetes can be reversed — but it requires time, support, and lifestyle changes IRL that apps and smartwatches can’t supply.
Vaping increases risk of stroke younger than traditional smoking
Electronic cigarette users are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age than traditional smokers.
Medical debt leads to deferred healthcare
More than a third of patients with medical debt are avoiding receiving the care they need due to that debt.
Patients still skipping medical treatments
Finances playing a big role in why.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 11, 2021
What it's like to be a concierge medicine doctor
Four physicians discuss why they left their traditional practice model behind and made the leap to offer a membership-based primary care program.
Who is covered by the Information Blocking Rule?
The Information Blocking rule applies to many organizations.
Doximity revenue hits $79 million in second quarter
Revenue increase reflects a 76% jump compared to the same period last year
Pfizer seeking expanded COVID-19 booster EUA
The company is asking the FDA to make the additional shots available to anyone 18 years old or older.
Inflation continues to rise
Consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace in 31 years.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 10, 2021
What is the Information Blocking Rule?
Organizations covered by the Information Blocking Rule must comply with requests to share electronic health information.
Beating a malpractice suit starts with these 3 steps
Because physicians are likely to be sued at some point, they should always be working in a way that helps mitigate their legal risks.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 9, 2021
Telehealth: Policy suggestions going forward
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to telehealth expansion, the question remains which expansions should continue.
10 metrics to help evaluate performance of your medical practice staff
Metrics to use to evaluate performance of your front office, back office and clinical staff employees.
Vaccine mandate: Biden administration files response to stay
Wrangling over the requirement continues in the courts.
How to be a telehealth physician
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a sea change in the way that physicians treat their patients and nowhere is this more evident that in the near-overnight implementation of telehealth across the health care industry.
Jobs report: Employment rose by 531,000 in October
Healthcare saw a modest increase in jobs but is still well below pre-pandemic employment.
Why doctors need a buy-sell agreement
Creating a strategic exit plan from a doctor’s practice and career is vital and should not be put off.
White House gears up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate court battle
After a panel federal judges put a temporary halt on the mandate, the U.S. Surgeon General says the administration is ready to fight for the requirement.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 8, 2021
How to hire - and keep - the right employees for your practice
Physicians in office practice know that a professional, motivated staff is key to a practice’s success. But finding, training and retaining employees can be a significant challenge for practices.
How to digitally engage with patients
Now that patients have seen how technology can change their health care experience for the better, practices must adapt by using the latest tools or risk losing their patients to competitors.
5 financial benefits of owning your medical practice building
From increasing wealth to saving on taxes, the benefits of owning your building are real.
Three steps to fixing the data quality issue plaguing the U.S. health care system
The end result will be a health care system that provides better care at a lower cost.
