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Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.

The Pfizer vaccine can now be administered to adolescents between the age of 12 and 15.

One lesson is that moral distress and ethical challenges may be more frequent and impactful in medical care than previously realized.

The retail giant’s health arm is digging deeper into the telehealth market.

HHS says the agency’s prohibition on sex discrimination includes that based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The COVID pandemic has shown the importance of expanding coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.

There’s nothing wrong with traditional referral methods but decision support technology can help simplify the referral process for both physicians and patients.

The drug maker has started the biologics license application process.

Taking a realistic look at your life and making new priorities is key.

Avoid hefty fines by making sure you follow all the guidelines

Acquired hospitals showed better operating margins than similar non-acquired hospitals

As primary care practices try to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, one wonders whether the market will ever be the same.

The new codes will be for use if the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate is approved or receives an EUA.

A list of financial advisors who work with physician clients.

Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.

There is nothing more frustrating to physicians than knowing a patient needs a certain diagnostic test or medication and having them not be able to get it because their health insurance company won’t cover it.

Physicians continue to wonder how we can live in a world where so many transactions are handled quickly with technology, yet decisions that affect patient health are slowed by faxes and bureaucracy, even when there is only one clear treatment option.

Physicians can benefit from working with a financial advisor to help with everything from getting out of debt to retirement planning and more. It’s important to know where to start and how to find a qualified advisor.

The COVID-19 pandemic should have us reflecting on the state of our health care system and beginning a national dialogue on what type of system we want for this country and what investments we need to attain it.

As the threat of being hacked increases, more health care providers are purchasing cyber liability insurance to protect against data breaches or online attacks. However, many still are unfamiliar with what cyber insurance policies cover, how they work, and how much they cost.

Make a plan to help keep your practice, patients and staff safe

The rapid uptake of telemedicine and remote monitoring has begun to upend the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) business models.

Physicians often have to deal with medical school debt decades into their careers, and even those fortunate enough to be clear of school loans may find themselves with debts arising from lifestyle choices. If the number of loans or amount of debt has become unwieldy, debt consolidation may be an option.

In retirement, tax-free income is the ideal way to take distributions, and a Roth IRA remains one of the best ways to get that benefit.

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