What practice management strategies can be utilized to deal with the decrease in revenue?
FDA authorizes first at-home collection coronavirus test kit
The test kit allows a patient to collect their own sample keeping healthcare workers out of the line of fire.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 23 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.
Is it OK to ask doctors working for a potential employer how much they earn?
Who does and doesn’t use patient portals
A look at the patients who do and do not take advantage of patient portals.
Coronavirus: CMS urges use of Quality Payment Program in clinical trials
Participation in COVID-19 clinical trials and reporting information can earn a clinician credit in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
Coronavirus: CMS, ONC, HHS announces enforcement discretion on interoperability rules
The pandemic is holding off implementation of the new rules.
Five top use cases for data on social determinants of health
Why many providers are starting to use non-medical consumer data in their care management planning.
Coronavirus: CRISPR-based test gives quick results
The test can diagnose infection in less than an hour.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 22 update
Maintaining leadership in the time of COVID-19
5 ways hospital-owned practices underperform physician-owned practices
A study reveals key differences between hospital-owned practices and physician-owned practices.
CDC guideline: How to evaluate suspected COVID-19 patients at home
CDC tips for evaluating people for coronavirus when face-to-face contact is impossible.
Physicians and business degrees: necessary for organizational leadership positions?
The question of whether you should invest time and money to get an advanced business degree is important for physicians to consider.
Can independent practices survive this crisis without government support?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 21 update
Telehealth: How physicians can get started now
Tabassum Salam, MD, the ACP's vice president of medical education, discusses what physicians need to know to get started with telehealth right away.
What role should “cash and call” play when considering a job offer?
How EHRs affect malpractice suits
Should doctors worry about EHRs leading to malpractice suits?
Coronavirus: AMA, other groups urge further legislative relief for physicians
The open letter calls on legislators to supplement the CARES Act.
Coronavirus: ACP supports scale back of social distancing based on evidence
The organization warns not to make the move too soon.
Transforming the patient experience: Tips for better patient communication
By focusing on communication and conveying information clearly and with compassion, physicians can bring the human touch to treatment that builds lasting relationships with patients.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 20 update
Top 10 ways to increase practice revenue
Tips for helping your cash flow to be more stable than ever.
Major organizations collaborate to develop and distribute synthetic cotton swabs for COVID-19 testing
Mass production of cotton swabs is underway thanks to FDA collaboration with private sector.
Coronavirus: AAFP Foundation relief fund to help family physicians
The new fund will help family physicians to continue serving their community during the pandemic.
What does a practice need to consider to get a telehealth program up and running?
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: APRIL 17 update
