Survey: Patients lean on digital resources when researching health care
Most respondents look online when finding a physician or other care entity.
HHS launches plan to prevent overdoses
More than 840,000 people died from overdoses between 1999 and 2019
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 28, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Budgeting for retirement: Make a plan and stick to it
Creating a budget for retirement has never been easier, but sticking to one takes real work.
Merck inks license agreement for antiviral COVID-19 pill
The agreement is aimed at increasing access to the pill in low- and middle-income countries.
What are common cashflow mistakes practices make?
Don’t let bad processes costs you money.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 27, 2021
Survey: Practices seeing increased regulatory burden
Nearly all respondents reported regulatory burden has increased over the past 12 months.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children
A previous analysis found the vaccine was 90.7 percent effective against severe COVID-19.
What is causing physician burnout?
The assumption has been that the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the root of recent upticks in physician burnout.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 26, 2021
How to set up a drive-thru flu shot clinic at your practice
A step by step guide to making it a reality.
Patient acquisition: Why your digital presence matters
The adage, “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression” rings true in healthcare, too.
Watch Physician Bootcamp sessions online on demand
Gain business tips for physicians on your schedule.
What do patients want?
Patients are looking for user-friendly technology.
Patients still don’t understand payment options
How much they are responsible for and overall communication are concerns.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 25, 2021
How HIEs can help providers comply with the information blocking rule
Access to HIEs makes it much easier to respond to patients’ requests for their health data.
Why are so many health organizations embracing non physician practitioners?
Health organizations can better control non-physicians even if money isn’t an issue.
Pfizer touts efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine in ages 5 to 11
The FDA is expected to act on an EUA application for the smaller doses next week.
Strong primary care leads to better COVID-19 outcomes
An analysis found that counties with more primary care had better COVID-19 related outcomes.
Pink October video shines light on women’s health — and their right to know prices
Hospitals should put you in the pink, not in the red.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 22, 2021
Patients often want an appointment as soon as possible, and don’t understand the difference between a physician and a non-physician provider
All types of providers are needed for a health care team, but should these teams be led by doctors?
The business case for HIEs
How HIEs can lower costs and improve quality of care.
White House lays out primary care’s role in juvenile COVID-19 vaccinations
The administration sees pediatricians and primary care physicians taking the lead in the push.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 21, 2021
Telehealth and the rise of contextual care
For the first time, clinicians have been able to get a “behind the scenes look” into their patient’s environment during telehealth visits
What are the clinical benefits of participating in an HIE?
Using information from an HIE has many benefits.
Rebuttal: Congress, not the AANP, can resolve the physician shortage
Members of Physicians for Patient Protection respond to claims made by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
