Primary care is the solution to our health care crisis
But doctors need more funding and payment options to be effective
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 15, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
HIMSS22 keynote: Fundamental challenge is to merge traditional medicine with technology
The HIMSS22 Global Health Conference opened with a call to action for the health care industry.
Helping others helps yourself
Tammie Chang, MD, shares what she learned during the process of writing her book, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine.
Anthem proposes name change to Elevance
Insurer aims to be ‘lifetime trusted health partner.’
Large companies in Wisconsin teaming with high-performing primary care physicians
Companies hope to save money by setting up insurance plans that guide employees to the top PC physician
Time is running out to take the Physician Report survey and a chance to win $100
The deadline to take the 93rd Medical Economics®Physician Report survey is March 15
Starting a Practice May Be Easier Than You Think
Here are some tips for starting your own practice and setting yourself — and your patients — up for success from the get-go.
Congress extends Medicare telehealth waivers
Spending bill includes language maintaining current rules until health emergency expires
Study estimates more than 18 million died of COVID worldwide
Official death toll is almost 6 million, but excess deaths indicate far more may have died from COVID than reported
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 14, 2022
New physicians want work-life balance in first job, survey says
Work schedule, location also factors.
Medical liability premiums increasing
AMA analysis shows three-year surge
Exercise shows promise against long COVID
May stop cycle of inflammation that can lead to diabetes and depression
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 11, 2022
2022 Congressional spending bill: Health care groups praise telehealth options
Hospital group notes COVID-19 relief absent.
Why boundaries help create freedom
Good fences make good neighbors.
Post-hospitalization non-COVID deaths rose among Medicare patients after start of pandemic
Study shows higher mortality rates despite dropoff in admissions
OSHA to reinspect health care facilities with COVID-19 citations, complaints
Three-month period through June 2022
Seniors with dementia may have too many medications prescribed
Over-medicating may lead to adverse drug interactions and make their dementia worse
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 10, 2022
How can female physicians can empower each other?
Tammie Chang, MD, explains her “raft of otters” analogy and how it applies to the importance of female support systems.
How a better patient experience solves “The Great Resignation” challenge
Staffing shortages and patients’ expectations for high-touch care go hand-in-hand in today’s unconventional market.
Changing medical education requirements needed to alleviate primary care shortage
Researchers also advocate for more NP and PA authority
Study: Hospital services differ by ownership type
Nonprofit, for-profit, government facilities offer profitable care
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: March 9, 2022
Bringing cardiac care to the heart of rural America
The medical care disparity is widening between urban and rural America. What can we do about it?
Male physicians in Maryland make 49.6% more than female physicians
Disparity almost the same as four years ago
Study: Transgender patients have barriers to primary care
Experiences relevant for rural patients
Interoperability: the next chapter
The trends that will drive interoperability in 2022 and beyond.
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