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COVID-19 Recommendations from Chief Clinical Officer Keith Fernandez, MD

COVID-19 Recommendations from Chief Clinical Officer Keith Fernandez, MD

Privia Health’s Chief Clinical Officer Keith Fernandez, MD, shares his insights on ways providers can combat COVID-19 by leveraging technology, implementing telehealth, and practicing self-care.

The Rundown | Week of 10.28.2019

The Rundown | Week of 10.28.2019

What’s in the new, what is the flu outlook for this year? What emerging health tech might you be able to use? Find out in The Rundown!

The Rundown | Week of 2.11.2019

The Rundown | Week of 2.11.2019

How much money can primary care save emergency departments? Why is teen tobacco use on the rise for the first time in years? What drives healthcare costs more, prices or utilization? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!

The Rundown | Week of 1.28.2019

The Rundown | Week of 1.28.2019

Why are in-office visits decreasing? Are “early birds” healthier than “night owls” or vice versa? Do patients trust their medication management abilities? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!

The Rundown | Week of 1.21.2019

The Rundown | Week of 1.21.2019

Why is “vaccine hesitancy” a global health threat? How much have insulin costs risen? How can marketing affect the opioid epidemic? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!

The Rundown | Week of 1.14.2019

The Rundown | Week of 1.14.2019

What percentage of Americans are extremely worried about the nation’s healthcare system? Will this year’s flu be as bad as 2018? Is value-based care catching on or fading away? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!

The Rundown | Week of 7.9.18

The Rundown | Week of 7.9.18

Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. Maryland All-Payer Model Expands Governor Larry Hogan signed a contract with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to expand the state’s all-payer healthcare model to include outpatient services. Hogan believes the payment model will both enhance the quality of care while saving patients …

The Rundown | Week of 6.4.18

The Rundown | Week of 6.4.18

Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. Pride Month Primer In celebration of Pride month, we thought we’d take a moment to share tips for doctors who want to ensure their practices are inclusive spaces. To start, consider displaying a rainbow flag sticker on the door, posters of same-sex couples, brochures about …

The Rundown | Week of 5.21.2018

The Rundown | Week of 5.21.2018

Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. The Microbiome Under the Microscope The phrase “trust your gut” may just have a little more credence following a recent study that linked mental health and gut bacteria. “There’s a complex interplay between the microbes in our intestines and most of the systems in our …

The Rundown | Week of 4.30.2018

The Rundown | Week of 4.30.2018

Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown.   The Uninsured Rate Is Rising Again A new survey by The Commonwealth Fund showed that the uninsured rate is now 15.5 percent, down from  12.7 percent in 2016. The think tank believes the declines are most likely due to the Trump administration’s Obamacare rollbacks …

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