AOA takes OMED 2020, House of Delegates Meeting virtual
The announcement came in a letter from AOA President and CEO Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD.
CMS presents proposed rules aimed at negotiating payments for novel therapies
The rules update provisions to promote value-based payment for prescription medications.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 18 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
The importance of hope and gratitude
As we look over the horizon, we can’t see a logical endgame yet. We are frightened and don’t know what will come next.
Coronavirus: ACP, AMA say pandemic brings inequities into focus
In a joint letter the president of ACP and the former president of AMA are calling for the U.S. healthcare system to wake up.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 17 update
Differences in patient approach when using Telehealth
Implicit bias in medicine: Its roots and impact
ACP urges reversal on federal rule allowing discrimination in healthcare
The organization disagrees with the Trump administration’s move to remove federal protections for transgender people under the Affordable Care Act.
Low-cost steroid dexamethasone reduces death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
28-day mortality was reduced by 41 percent for those requiring ventilation and 25 percent for those requiring oxygen, according to the RECOVERY study.
Understanding the PPP loan forgiveness process
For full forgiveness, practices must use the funds as outlined in the law
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 16 update
Dealing with the rising cost of insulin
The health care community weighs in on how to make insulin affordable.
What is the current state of telehealth?
Primary care practices are in crisis — here’s how to save them
Primary care was in crisis in the United States - and then COVID-19 happened.
Coronavirus: FDA ends emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine
Chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate, drugs touted by President Trump, were found to not be effective to treat COVID-19, according to the FDA.
How social determinants of health affect patient outcomes
Factors such as financial security, food security, social isolation, housing security and more impact all aspects of a patient’s care.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 15 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more
Why changing to concierge medicine during COVID-19 was the best decision I ever made
Far from being risky or ill-timed, my transition to concierge medicine has benefited both me and my patients in ways that continue to beautifully unfold.
Tap the power of patient stories to augment clinical care
Human stories have the ability to help patients cope
The future of revenue cycle management systems
Virtual scribes can reduce physician workload while increasing revenue
A scribe can help a physician focus on patient care and improve outcomes.
Coronavirus: ACP makes recommendations to keep COVID-19 flexibilities
The recommendations came in letters to major U.S. health insurers and health insurance associations.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 12 update
Six common pandemic-related malpractice insurance questions
The COVID crisis has created uncertainty around malpractice coverage. Here are the answers to six common questions.
Now what? The imminent dangers and emerging opportunities for physicians
Independent physicians likely have two options to sustain their practices into the future.
Coronavirus: PPE shortages expected to continue
An internal FEMA document shows that reuse of N95 masks and medical gown is expected to continue.
Building a digital front door to weather the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed significant shortcomings in our ability to provide services.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: JUNE 11 update
