Today’s young adults demand a highly personal health care experience
People who have grown up in the internet age have different health care expectations than previous generations.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 11, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Congress, president take aim at Long COVID
Medical group estimates 23.76 million may have long-term effects.
Health care mergers and acquisitions hit lowest level in years
Only 12 transactions were announced in Q1, the lowest recorded since tracking began in 2016
Saving money may lead to longer life, ‘but just don’t smoke’
Study examines wealth, but smoking matters more to longevity after age 65.
COVID-19’s impact on malpractice premiums
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 8, 2022
Primary care can build patient trust, reduce racial, economic inequities
Study examines how health care providers consider patient preferences.
Which specialties are seeing the biggest malpractice premium increases?
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.
Physicians who received Provider Relief Funds can get a reporting extension in some circumstances
Communication, staff error, and illness are all reasons a reporting extension might be granted
CDC’s proposed opioid prescribing guideline: Does it fall short on drug testing?
Some research shows the previous guideline may have led to the under-treatment of patients with chronic pain.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 7, 2022
CDC seeks public feedback on updated guidelines for opioid prescribing
April 11 is deadline for submitting comments
Regional variations in malpractice premium increases
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.
AMA praises effort to fix ‘family glitch’ in Affordable Care Act
Law affects health insurance decisions for estimated 5.1 million people.
Health care workers can face the same moral injury rates as combat veterans
COVID-19 has caused psychological harm to many health care workers
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 6, 2022
Physician burnout and staffing shortages are top concerns among doctors worldwide
US doctors more than twice as likely to feel burned out compared to their European counterparts
Does physician burnout affect the quality of patient care?
A new study suggests it doesn’t, at least for the short term
The financial health of malpractice insurers
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice insurance companies have been paying more in settlements than they are collecting in premiums, forcing them to raise premiums.
Early COVID-19 vaccine shipment data could help future pandemics
Wastage data published for first two months of 2021.
ACP praises health care spending in president’s proposed 2023 federal budget
Government help needed ‘to ensure the health of the American public.’
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 5, 2022
How the tactics of plaintiffs’ lawyers have evolved
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains that malpractice lawsuits now seek to punish wrongdoers, not just provide compensation to those harmed by malpractice.
Arrests more likely, agonist drug treatment rare for opioid users in justice system
Medications including methadone effective but little used, study says.
Americans want Congress to take action to stem rising health care costs
Patients want controls on drug prices and more oversight on the industry
Medical debt, ‘a persistent problem,’ hits $195 billion in U.S.
Nearly 1 in 10 adults owe at least $250 for health care costs.
Protecting your medical practice from a devastating cyberattack
Can you afford to close your doors for 2-3 weeks while a cyberattack is investigated and remediation is performed?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: April 4, 2022
3 things to address to ensure a stable supply chain for your practice
Even as we begin to envision a post-pandemic future, continuing backlogs and unsustainable workarounds and rising international turmoil supply fresh evidence that supply-chain fragility is untenable.
