Coronavirus: Primary care practices still not at pre-pandemic levels
The condition of primary care has been improving modestly, but 35 percent are still seeing revenue and pay lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 24 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
How will physicians need to approach payer contracts to increase their chances of staying independent?
With the right infrastructure, they can make a case to payers that they are a valuable asset.
How successful ACOs treat their physicians
What makes an accountable care organization (ACO) successful?
NAACOS, others ask CMS not to finalize proposed quality changes
The groups cite the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in their call to nix a proposed effecting how ACOs report and are measured on quality.
NAACOS Fall 2020: Former CMS administrator issues challenge for greater equity in health care
Could a Biden Administration benefit America’s health care system?
The benefits of automated EHR data extraction
How extracting continuity of care data can close care gaps and improve physician connectivity
Overcoming patient concerns about in-person visits
David Zetter, founder of Zetter HealthCare LLC, says practices can ease patients’ safety concerns by informing them of all the safety measures the practice has put in place.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 23 update
Battling COVID-19 with ‘digital vaccines’
An explainer on digital therapeutics and their relevance to ending the pandemic.
Will telemedicine create perfect competition?
Will telemedicine upend the economics of health care?
KN95 masks may not meet quality standards, report says
The ECRI Institute found that between 60 and 70 percent of imported KN95 masks provide less filtration performance than promised.
NAACOS Fall 2020: CMS official talks value-based care progress
In the opening plenary of the NAACOS Fall 2020 conference, CMMI Director Brad Smith talks about the Trump administration’s actions to support healthcare’s transformation to value.
Which states are best at helping their residents stay healthy?
Read on for the highest- and lowest-performing states in each category and several individual metrics.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition to hold free webinar on coronavirus facts and fictions
A panel of experts will sort out facts and controversies about the ongoing pandemic.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 22 update
What are the biggest technology challenges facing health care?
Balancing patient privacy with quick physician access to records is a challenge.
7 ways to save physicians from the extreme pressure of COVID-19
Burnout and stress are hitting doctors hard. An analysis of the problem illustrates the actions that need to be taken now.
Health Education Week 2020: Opportunities and Advancements in Obesity Medicine
The week is an opportunity for physicians to empower themselves to meet the challenges of treating obesity
Private insurers paying hospitals far higher rates than Medicare
RAND study shows a wide variation in pricing by state
The pros and cons of outsourcing billing
Should your practice outsource its billing services?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 21 update
Ensuring patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practices need to follow CDC guidelines
Coronavirus: At least 7,000 healthcare workers have died globally
The analysis by Amnesty International gives a grim view of the impact COVID-19 is having on the global healthcare community.
Feds settle five HIPAA right of access cases
The cases were brought as part of the HHS OCR Right of Access Initiative.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: SEPTEMBER 18
How to vet a telemedicine vendor
Succeeding at telemedicine into the future requires selecting the right third-party vendor. Here are some tips.
Do you see permanent changes that will make it difficult for physicians to remain independent?
Small groups will still be at a disadvantage with payers after COVID.
The Interoperability and Patient Access Rule is Here
Here’s what you need to prepare for
Census Bureau releases health insurance statistics for 2019
About 21.6 million Americans were uninsured before the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
