Gender bias in medicine: 5 examples, and what physicians can do about it
How to identify gender bias so you can ensure all patients are cared for equally.
Americans willing to pay for personalized health care
Patients see it as providing more effective care.
How software can help providers serve more patients and improve outcomes
Health outcomes should be dictated by the care provided — not by administrative inefficiencies.
Report gives glimpse of health care fraud enforcement in 2020
The joint DOJ and HHS report outlines the results of health care fraud enforcement.
U.S. life expectancy falls 1.5 percent in 2020
A CDC analysis saw that U.S. life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020 mostly due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 22, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
Responding to Black Americans’ concerns regarding COVID vaccinations
Black health care professionals and organizations have been holding conversations and town hall meetings to share information and reduce doubts about the safety of the COVID vaccines.
Physician recruitment: The 12 most in demand specialties
The medical specialties that are the most sought after.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine less effective against Delta
A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.
What patients hate about their health insurance
Most are fairly satisfied, but dislike these aspects of their coverage.
Who holds medical debt in the U.S.?
A study of pre-pandemic care debt found that nearly 20 percent of American have medical debt.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 21, 2021
If telehealth is here to stay, why are we still treating it like a temporary solution?
Now that we have seen the long-term value of telehealth, it’s time to remake telehealth as a long-term solution.
New survey details black patient COVID-19 vaccination rates
Learn more about the problem areas and how primary care can help.
The three phases of a physician’s financial life
Developing and sticking to a good financial plan through thick and thin is a great roadmap to follow.
Black patients see more hospital adverse events than white patients
Across several factors Black adult patients experienced worse patient safety than white patients in the same hospital.
The state of healthcare insurance, medical debt
About 10 percent of adult Americans remain uninsured.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 20, 2021
Who should be in charge of HIPAA documents and their proper storage in a medical practice?
With hefty fines in play, be careful who you put in charge of your medical records.
Making a budget: 5 psychological tricks to help you stick to the plan
Establish behaviors that ensure sustained financial success.
Teladoc Health and Microsoft to collaborate on virtual care solution
The partnership will bring Teladoc Health’s Solo Platform together with Microsoft Teams.
Don’t automatically annuitize an annuity—shop around first
Converting a deferred annuity to a lifetime income annuity can be a great move, but it pays to shop the market instead of routinely annuitizing with the same company.
Regulators mull boosters as delta variant rages
The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 19, 2021
Organizations call for healthcare employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
Roth vs Pre-tax IRAs: What physicians need to know
What are the differences between these independent retirement accounts?
More than two million gain health insurance during special enrollment period
The expanded enrollment opportunity will continue until Aug. 15.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 16, 2021
Celularity, clinical-stage cellular medicine company, goes public following $138 million merger
Common stock of the merged company, Celularity, Inc., to commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “CELU” on July 19.
3.75% pay cut for doctors in proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Reduction in the conversion factor is required for budget neutrality; lobbying groups plan to appeal to Congress for help
