Buy-sell agreements: Why you and your practice need an exit plan
Creating a strategic exit plan from your practice is an important step that many physicians put off.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 3, 2022
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Top 10 tips for medical practices to prevent cyberattacks
There are many technologies and solutions that medical practices can implement to help prevent the theft and encryption of data.
Pay, productivity up for doctors in hospital-owned practices
But rising costs offset some of the gains, report finds.
Pfizer submits for under age of 5 COVID-19 vaccine EUA
An EUA for the smaller shots would plug a hole in the nation’s vaccination strategy.
Common coding mistakes and how AI is resolving them
Accurate coding is one of the most intricate and often frustrating tasks that doctors and staff must do.
The cure for the jaded physician
At our first in-person county medical society meeting in nearly two years, I found a balm for my jaded thinking.
Getting paid in 2022
Physicians get a temporary reprieve from Congress, but payment challenges loom.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 2, 2022
Why don’t more Americans get vaccinated against flu?
Fewer than half of American adults receive vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia.
Access, not hesitancy, may account for race-based differences in vaccination rates: study
Willingness to get vaccinated has increased faster among Blacks than whites
14.5 million Americans gained health coverage during open enrollment
The open enrollment period also saw 5.8 million people who have newly gaining coverage.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 1, 2022
White House pushed idea of paying physicians to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
The Washington Post reported that the idea was opposed by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Spikevax is now the second COVID-19 vaccine approved by US regulators.
Don’t get hacked: 8 ways to protect your practice
Here are the best cybersecurity practices to follow.
Stigmatizing language used more often in admission notes for Black patients than whites, study finds
Findings emphasize importance of care in terms used to describe patients.
How to craft an elevator speech
Whether you are pitching an investment opportunity or need to get a point across to a patient quickly, an effective elevator speech is a must.
What physicians can expect from Congress in 2022
A look ahead at this year with Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs at MGMA.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 31, 2022
Study: Physician pay still largely based on volume
Compensation is still commonly based on volume despite the push for basing pay on quality and value.
Telehealth Post-COVID: going digital to reduce costs?
Without data driven analysis it will be impossible to realize the full benefits that telehealth might provide.
What the Great Resignation Means for healthcare IT
The Great Resignation has rocked healthcare more than most sectors of the economy.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 28, 2022
HHS releasing $2 billion more in Provider Relief Fund payments
The payments are meant to assist providers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why specialty care outcomes depend on virtual access to expertise
Difficulties accessing virtual care and support remain a barrier to the best care for patients facing complex conditions.
Laddering fixed-rate annuities
How this offers a combination of good rates and flexibility for the future.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 27, 2022
HHS to audit balance billing requirements
Balance billing rules were implemented as part of several pieces of COVID-19 aid legislation.
Telehealth use after pandemic is uncertain, study finds
Americans want the technology available, but most prefer in-person visits.
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