Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 17, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Supreme court blocks vaccine mandate for employers, but allows it for healthcare workers
Employee mandate would have impacted 84 million workers. Healthcare mandate affects every facility that receives federal funding.
Two critical meanings of health equity
A perspective on the CMS Innovation Center roundtable on health equity.
Why fixed-rate annuities pay more than bank CDs
Each has distinct pros and cons — be sure to compare before investing.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 14, 2022
The 7 new drugs expected to hit $1 billion in sales in five years
These drugs treat everything from cancer to cognitive decline.
Waning immunity, not greater transmissibility, responsible for COVID-19 breakthrough infections: study
But protection against hospitalization and death remain strong.
It's time to bring competition back to health care
Health care cost increases are not the result of over-utilization, but rather legalized kickback schemes.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 13, 2022
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare
For healthcare, blockchain can be used for payment processing, but it can also improve interoperability, track claims processing, or develop and maintain provider directories.
2021 sees 7% inflation
Energy and autos lead the way, health care relatively stable
Coding audits 101: How physicians can prepare
Recent trends in medical audits and what physicians can expect.
How to support team members: 3 lessons from the Great Resignation
A large number of healthcare workers have left the medical field — leaders need to focus on caring for their staff.
Don't subject your patients to telephone hell
Don't let patients get a bad impression over the phone of the service you provide at your practice.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 12, 2022
Dealing with medical board complaints
A complaint to a medical board is a considerable challenge posing as much risk to a physician’s career as a malpractice case.
More than 2 million new people have signed up for health insurance in current ACA enrollment period, HHS says
Nearly 14 million Americans now covered through ACA marketplace plans.
Insurance companies, group health plans required to cover cost of at-home COVID testing by Biden Administration
Free coverage starts January 15
Top challenges facing physicians in 2022
Medical Economics asked our audience what they considered the major challenges facing physicians and practices in 2022.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 11, 2022
Free EHR and billing software available
Myriad Health EHR aimed at helping private practices
How doctors are using health information exchanges to send and receive patient social health data
12 insurance policies physicians should consider
It’s important for physicians to think beyond malpractice when they consider risks to their career and practice.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 10, 2022
How two states are integrating social health data into their information exchanges
In Nebraska and Iowa, information on housing, transportation and other non-clinical needs is being exchanged electronically.
Increasing labor costs hit hospitals
Patient volume and profit levels low because of COVID
How to help practice employees feel valued
An employee appreciation program is a great place to start.
5 ways to improve your practice’s digital marketing efforts in 2022
The need for a consistent and professional digital marketing strategy is universal.
5-star care: How to boost patient satisfaction scores
Earning good ratings is becoming more difficult, but there are ways to make real gains in your scores.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Jan. 7, 2022
