Healthcare in a Minute

By George W. Chapman If you want to see the future of healthcare, (good or bad), in at least primary care, watch what the

By George W. Chapman Undoubtedly, the pandemic fostered a surge in virtual care or telehealth. In 2019, 7% of patients reported using it. In

By George W. Chapman Yes, they can. This will become more prevalent as the pandemic continues to surge.  Understandably, physicians must protect both their

By George W. Chapman The recent requirement for hospitals to post their prices for 300 “shoppable” services, discussed here in earlier columns, has revealed

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

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

By George W. Chapman The pandemic has served to highlight and exacerbate the ongoing crisis in mental access and delivery in the US. Historically,

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 By George W. Chapman The FDA will expedite the review process for manufacturers developing updates and

By George W. Chapman President-elect Biden has nominated current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for the post of secretary at Health and Human Services.