Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 7 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
The inevitability of change
Physicians in independent practice need to embrace change
Americans pay much more for insulin than patients in other countries, study finds
A study found insulin costs in the U.S. are higher than in 32 comparison countries.
Five ways to improve patient satisfaction and boost practice revenue
The tips come as part of MGMA’s Benchmarking for Patient Access in a Post-COVID-19 World report.
Women doctors spend more time with patients but generate less revenue, study finds
The revenue gap between male and female physicians is due to differences in visit volume
Practicing with, and without, payers
If you are in a membership medicine model, is working with payers the right way to go?
Top challenges facing physicians: Tell us what keeps you up at night
What are the top challenges facing your practice heading into next year? Take our one question survey and tell us!
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 6 update
The changing role of nurse practitioners
States have changed restrictions on nurse practitioners
CDC updates COVID-19 guidance, acknowledges airborne transmission
The move came after studies provided evidence supporting the airborne spread of the disease.
Patients like telehealth, but barriers persist
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study takes the temperature of patients’ feelings about the new normal.
Healthcare jobs added in September, still down
The nation added 53,000 healthcare jobs last month, but jobs in healthcare and social assistance are still down by 1 million from February.
What is a DO?
The differences and similarities between MDs and DOs.
2020 Overcoming Obesity Virtual Conference: Managing Obesity Across the Patient Lifespan
OMA’s fall virtual conference begins Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 11
Who is White House Physician Sean Conley, DO?
He has been treating the most powerful man in the world for two years, why are his qualifications as the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to hold the post of physician to the president being called into question now?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 5 update
E/M changes take effect January 2021
Is your practice ready for the changes that are coming?
How primary care delivery is evolving
Access points for primary care are rapidly increasing
Strategy checklist for medical practice acquisitions
Who profits from medical records?
Medical records, which most patients think are private and protected, are in reality lucrative commodities in a multibillion-dollar industry.
MIPS first-year results: Strong participation, weak incentives for quality improvement
The study appears in the September 2020 issue of Health Affairs
HHS announces $20 billion in provider relief funding
Practices can begin applying for the funds Oct. 5.
Patient reviews: How to protect and enhance your online reputation
Tips to promote your online reputation through good patient reviews.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: OCTOBER 2 update
The future of fee-for-service medicine
Fee-for-service medicine will remain for many years to come.
President Trump, First Lady test positive for COVID-19
White House physician Sean P. Conley, DO, confirms the president and first lady tested positive for COVID-19.
CMIC Group Rebrands as Integris Group and Reorganizes into a Mutual Insurance Holding Company
In conjunction with its reorganization, the Company has also launched a new name, brand and website.
Transition into the post-COVID era: Evolving physician practices and expectations
For many physician practices, changes presumed to be temporary may become more permanent
Anthem settles with state AGs in cyber attack
The settlement relates to a 2015 cyber attack that impacted 78.8 million customers.
HHS launches physician use and burden of health IT tracking initiative
The department’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology also awarded a cooperation agreement to the American Board of Family Medicine.
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