Latest Health Biz: Misc. news
Better Care Quality Needed for Universal Health Coverage
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In order to achieve universal health coverage, stakeholders must focus on the quality of health services, including provision of effective, safe, timely, equitable, integrated, and efficient health services, according to a report published by the World Health Organization.
Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Insurance companies sometimes underpay doctors the contracted amount for a service or procedure, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Practices and physicians should prepare for emergency situations, such as natural disasters, network communications failures, and active shooter situations, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Embezzlement occurs frequently in medical practices and steps should be taken to prevent it, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Substantial Uptick Seen in Private Equity-Affiliated Fertility Clinics Since 2013
Model Developed for Predicting Missed Appointments in Primary Care
Patient Care Experience Worse After Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals
Psychologists ID Financial, Administrative Barriers to Accepting Insurance
Interventions to Redesign Patient Care Do Not Improve Outcomes
Charges Per Claim Up With Private Equity Acquisition of Practices
Not Enough Time in a Day for Recommended Primary Care
AMA: Nine in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private