Commentary
Commentary
Preventable diseases could gain a foothold because of COVID-19
Measles and influenza are two deadly infectious diseases for which there are vaccines.
Commentary
Emergency Rule: Docs can bill for telehealth and COVID-19 tests. Here’s how
The American Medical Association has developed a CPT code for the COVID-19 test.
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Latest News
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees...
Latest News
CME in the time of COVID-19
Annual medical conferences usually are a great way to get an infusion of CME credits, brush up on cutting-edge treatments, and review the basics,...
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
Perspectives
Internist reports from COVID-19 front lines near Seattle
KENT, WASHINGTON – Dr. Elisabeth Poorman’s clinic has decided to convert all COVID-19 cases with symptoms into...
Opinion
Medical identity theft
If your office's computer system does not have effective fraud protection, you could be held liable for any fraud committed with information...
Opinion
Are patient portals living up to the hype? Ask your mother-in-law!
How to keep patient portals from being locked doors to those they’re designed to help.
Opinion
My inspiration
I seem to push harder and faster when watching idols pass by.
Opinion
Be alert for embezzlement
Embezzlement remains far more common in medical offices than generally assumed - and it often occurs in full view of physicians.