SPOTLIGHT -
September 28th 2023
Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.
September 27th 2023
Offices successful in diabetes treatment have common characteristics of high performance.
Republicans are more likely to say they are not getting the vaccine and that it isn’t safe
Payers and providers must build trust among their patient bases to gain access to more quality data. But trust isn’t built overnight.
Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.
Common coding problems, from unbundling to undercoding
Odds are, you are making these mistakes and missing out on revenue
Confronting the childhood vaccination decline
A conversation with AAFP President Tochi Iroku-Malize, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
AHA: Banning noncompetes ‘would profoundly transform’ health care labor market
Hospital group outlines effects of contracts on physicians and executives as federal regulators ponder new rules.
Are you plugged into remote patient monitoring?
RPM use is on the rise — here’s how to choose the best system and take advantage of its many benefits
A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settings
Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
Aledade claims title of nation’s top network of independent primary care practices
Company announces acquisition of AI company, change to public benefit corporation.
What’s stopping ChatGPT from transforming health care?
Physicians will only be able to trust artificial intelligence when it's transparent.
Amazon enters primary care field by closing $3.9B deal to buy One Medical
Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.
Inflation affecting majority of consumer health care decisions
Many are losing confidence in their ability to pay for health care
Why advances in telehealth are an impactful and growing necessity
Use data to track how patients want to interact and how insurers will cover costs as 'hybrid' becomes the new normal.
Medicare prescribing trends: Lots of pain in Alabama
Majority of states have a statin as the most commonly prescribed Medicare drug, but Alabama’s collective pain level apparently exceeds that of the other 49 states.
Patient perceptions of cleanliness have a direct effect on reported infection rates
Men and women have different factors that influence their perceptions
Physicians to pay $2 million for improper billing
Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.
Threat of denial-of-service cyberattacks growing in health care
Hacking attempts set new record this month, according to government and industrial groups.
Remote scribes may reduce burnout by cutting time spent on EHR
Researchers compare effects on wellness among physicians using remote scribes to those without.
Docs: Ban noncompete clauses to improve working conditions, patient care
Physicians out front as FTC contemplates national rule against noncompete agreements.
Self-awareness and empathy are keys to reducing violence in health care settings
Learning to manage emotions and recognize needs of others lessens the tension that causes aggressive behavior
Imposter phenomenon is common among U.S. physicians
Imposter phenomenon increases burnout and thoughts of suicide in doctors
How to give your medical practice a facelift
Sprucing up your medical practice is beneficial for you and your patients, staff and bottom line.
Why primary care physicians must captain the care team
The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
Physician groups voice strong support for prior authorization reforms
CMS collecting comments on elements of Medicare Advantage, Part D
Paid medical malpractice claims may hint at more to come
Study examines how physicians with paid claims have greater risk of additional claims in the future.
Why physicians in value-based contracts need to get ahead of risk adjustment
To help practices prepare for their value-based care transition, here are three top considerations for success.
Telehealth is here to stay: How technology has become a staple for physicians and is serving unmet health care needs
Who uses virtual visits, and why? Here’s how primary care doctors and patients can benefit.
Physican mortality from COVID-19 higher than expected
Despite higher excess deaths and greater COVID exposure, physicians still had a lower excess death rate than the general population
How care guidance support works
Care guidance supports physician practices and at-risk organizations to achieve health equity objectives and succeed in value-based care.
Medicare Advantage prior authorizations by the numbers
KFF breaks down approvals, denials, and appeals in 2021 requests sent to insurance companies.
MGMA issues guide to CMS for rule changes for prior authorizations
New regs could reduce administrative burdens physicians and delays in patient care.
Why caring must trump coding
Is the coding taking priority over the caring?
Strategies to keep patients actively engaged with primary care providers
Americans are changing how they use health care. Now is the time for primary care to rebuild relationships with them.