SPOTLIGHT -
Health leaders devoting more money to defend against cyber attacks
Attacks are having an effect on care delivery, according to a cybersecurity study.
Majority of independent practice owners say the industry is threatened
Some had concerns about the future of the industry, with 29% rating it either extremely or very threatened, and 44% rating it as somewhat threatened.
Patients and provider stress levels still high
84% of health care providers report they have seen an increase in patient stress levels and mental health issues in the past three years.
Patients think their health data will be leaked and don’t trust big tech firms
Results from a survey shows how little faith patients have in technology—and the companies that provide it—to protect their information.
Data breaches on pace for a new record in 2023
Health care continues to be a top target for hackers.
Your receptionist is facing patient aggression
Receptionists are facing serious workplace safety concerns and need training to cope.
Four factors that will likely affect health care in 2023
The health care industry will face myriad challenges in the coming year.
Telehealth patients rarely need an in-person follow-up
Trend holds true across almost every specialty.
18 million people set to lose Medicaid coverage in April
If the public health emergency expires, millions are set to lose health insurance.
Vaccine confidence declined considerably during pandemic
Confidence in vaccines is lower post-pandemic across all demographic groups.
National plan aims to boost health care worker wellbeing
Seven priority areas established to strengthen the health care workforce
Nearly 4 in 10 Americans say inflation affecting their health care
Patients are either skipping care completely, cutting costs elsewhere, or borrowing money to pay for health care.
Cybercriminals using medical devices to hack hospitals
Security experts have been warning health care companies for years that all the connected medical devices are potential vulnerabilities
AMA looks to fight back against health professionals spreading misinformation
AMA has adopted a multi-prong strategy to try to counter lies while holding the person responsible to professional review.
AMA: Climate change is a public health crisis
Climate changes are threatening the health and well-being of all people, according to the American Medical Association.
AMA says health insurance industry failing on prior auth reform
Survey shows little progress after four years of promises.
Public Health Emergency expected to be extended
The Department of Health and Human Services did not notify the public by the May 16 deadline that the Public Health Emergency will be ending.
The relationship betweem racism in health care and vaccine hesitancy in minority groups
Study shows that 10% of minorities refused COVID-19 vaccines because of past racial discrimination experiences
Medicaid provider networks overstate physician availability
About 16% of primary care physicians listed did not file any Medicaid claims
Physician stress and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing: Is there a link?
Handing out antibiotics for illnesses they weren’t meant for is adding to the distress doctors feel
Spending on prescriptions rose by 12% in 2021
COVID-19 vaccines and therapies were the main drivers
Rules to improve information sharing among health care organizations finalized
New rules for attachments, benefits verification, and infrastructure aim to improve communication
$90 million promised by HHS for data-driven approaches to reduce health disparities
Funds will aid HRSA Health Center Program-supported centers to identify and reduce health disparities
Supermajority of physicians in United States work for health systems or corporations
Pandemic greatly accelerated consolidation, threatening the independent practice of medicine.
Who is leading the health care exodus?
A recent investigation examined who was leaving health care.
Many patients don’t understand their health care benefits
Patients often don’t know where to find information on their benefits or don’t have time to do so
Which practices are at higher risk of cyberattack?
Common issues make smaller practice vulnerable to hackers
The challenges presented by the end of the public health emergency
No easy solutions for people who gained insurance coverage through Medicaid
34% of doctors report increased medical errors due to staffing shortages
Clinicians report are experiencing high levels of stress and suboptimal mental health.
Millions to lose Medicaid when COVID-19 emergency declaration ends
State agencies hope to move affected patients to marketplace.
