By George W. Chapman A recent survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed 20% of physicians and 40% of nurses are inclined to
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Vaccine Saga Continues: 90-95% Compliance from Healthcare Workers
By George W. Chapman NYS has already mandated all NYS healthcare workers must be vaccinated by early this past December 2021. While many workers
Walmart About to Change the Healthcare Industry
By George W. Chapman If you want to see the future of healthcare, (good or bad), in at least primary care, watch what the
Cost, Confusing Technology, Poor Provider Information: Telehealth Dissatisfaction
By George W. Chapman Undoubtedly, the pandemic fostered a surge in virtual care or telehealth. In 2019, 7% of patients reported using it. In 2020,
Hospital Pricing: Uninsured Charged a Lot More for Same Services
By George W. Chapman The recent requirement for hospitals to post their prices for 300 “shoppable” services, discussed here in earlier columns, has revealed
2020 Leading Causes of Death (COVID-19 Doesn’t Top the List)
By George W. Chapman COVID-19 was the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Early in the pandemic, naysayers believed COVID-19 would
Private Practices Continue to Shrink in Numbers
By George W. Chapman The number of physicians in private practice continues to decline. According to an AMA survey of 3,500 physicians, 49% responded
Shortage of Mental Health Professions to Worsen
By George W. Chapman The pandemic has served to highlight and exacerbate the ongoing crisis in mental access and delivery in the US. Historically,
COVID-19 Relief and ACA
By George W. Chapman Passed in March, the $1.9 trillion package afforded more relief to people living at poverty levels who are insured through
COVID-19: Experts Believe Virus is Here to Stay
COVID-19: Experts Believe Virus is Here to Stay By George W. Chapman The FDA will expedite the review process for manufacturers developing updates and