Practice Management News

The proportion of Black physicians has only grown by 4% from 1900 to 2018, and there are still substantial income differences between Black and white physicians, according to findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

In the nearly 1 year since George Floyd, a Black man, lost his life while in the custody of a white police officer, there has been a nationwide awakening that racism is a public health crisis and a social determinant of health.

April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event to highlight the importance of clean air, water and land that was first observed 51 years ago, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

April is National Minority Health Month, which recognizes health disparities in underrepresented populations.

Researchers found that wearing a medical procedure mask snugly beneath a cloth mask nearly doubled the effectiveness of filtering out particles the size of SARS-CoV-2, compared with wearing just one mask.

In any year, most physicians would like to reduce their taxes. This goal may prove even more important in 2021, and beyond, as it is expected that Democratic control of Congress and the White House will result in new tax legislation.

More than 40% of older adults in the United States said they utilized online ratings or reviews when choosing their doctor, according to survey data published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The FDA has approved a self-injectable formulation of Xolair for appropriate patients with moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma, nasal polyps or chronic idiopathic urticaria, according to the manufacturers.

Health care workers said a “care bundle” they created that includes WaterWipes, Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm and Mepitac Tape reduced the number of facial pressure injuries caused by prolonged use of personal protective equipment.

Researchers recently found evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infects cells in the mouth, specifically in the salivary glands and tissues lining the oral cavity, suggesting that it is a site for potential infection and transmission.