How will independent primary care physicians access COVID vaccines? By Lisa Bari We’re starting a new series of blog posts on important health care policy issues that are important for independent primary care physicians. We’re calling it “The Primary,” because ... February 18th Share
Telehealth and EHR integrations By Anthony Pappas During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth has increased significantly. Healthcare providers, including independent physicians, are taking advantage of the technology to be able to ... February 15th Share
What is CMS doing to tackle interoperability? By Janie Feldsher The ability to share data with other providers and with patients is an important aspect of providing quality healthcare. Interoperability improves the ease with which doctors can provide ... February 15th Share
Virtual care strategies for primary care By Justin Egkan The trend toward telehealth during COVID-19 is expected to continue after the pandemic is over. Patients and providers are making appropriate adjustments and are accepting this alternative ... February 15th Share
What primary care physicians need to know about the coronavirus vaccine By Justin Egkan The positive news is that COVID-19 vaccines are being approved and are projected to be ready for their initial distribution in mid-December. However, the supplies will be limited at first. ... February 1st Share
Health policy forecast for 2021 By Janie Feldsher After the elections of 2020, a new administration and a shift in Congressional seats may impact the direction of healthcare over the next few years. Beyond the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) ... February 1st Share