09/30/2021
Navient will no longer service federal student loans. What that means for borrowers
Navient will no longer service federal student loans. What that means for borrowers
Navient has announced it will no longer service federal student loans, leaving around 6 million borrowers waiting to be matched with a new lender.
08/23/2021
Vaccines can’t stop COVID-19 alone, but by doing it all we can make a difference.
07/26/2020
Hurricane Douglas may begin impacting Oahu as early as Sunday afternoon. 13 emergency shelters will open 9 a.m. Sunday. These shelters are last resorts, when sheltering at home is unsafe. You must wear a face mask and bring your own supplies. Info: http://bit.ly/hurricanedouglas
07/05/2020
Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action
Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action
Survey finds lengthy prior authorization process often delays care and can lead to patient harm, but payers are not moving on agreed-upon reforms.
07/04/2020
Hospital housekeepers the 'hidden heroes' of the COVID-19 pandemic
Hospital housekeepers the 'hidden heroes' of the COVID-19 pandemic
The hidden heroes at Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital make sure the patients' rooms stay sanitary.
06/26/2020
Black doctors push for anti-bias training in medicine to combat health inequality
Black doctors push for anti-bias training in medicine to combat health inequality
Black doctors are pushing for anti-bias training in medicine to improve health inequity
06/24/2020
Reopening practices need access to PPE, infection-control supplies
Reopening practices need access to PPE, infection-control supplies
Shortages of personal protection equipment and other COVID-19 infection-control supplies may hinder physician’s ability to reopen their practices.
06/19/2020
Black Doctors Need More Than Demonstrations, They Need Change
Black Doctors Need More Than Demonstrations, They Need Change
In the second part of this series, black doctors explore their feelings about the role of their colleagues and institutions in this critical moment. Will they make sustainable change? Or is it, again, empty words.
06/17/2020
Entering residency in a former COVID-19 hot spot? What to expect
Entering residency in a former COVID-19 hot spot? What to expect
With new residents slated to hit the wards July 1, many will be encountering a vastly different reality than their predecessors due to COVID-19.
06/14/2020
End-of-life care challenges during COVID-19: What doctors must know
End-of-life care challenges during COVID-19: What doctors must know
COVID-19 often robs patients of the ability to express their wishes. Learn with the AMA how advance directives can ease some strain for everyone involved.
06/08/2020
Dr. Harris: We must use our trusted voice to lead in hard times
Dr. Harris: We must use our trusted voice to lead in hard times
For a country challenged by COVID-19 and police brutality, it is up to doctors to demonstrate how to understand more—and to fear less, says outgoing AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.
05/28/2020
Use this COVID-19 screening script when reopening your practice
Use this COVID-19 screening script when reopening your practice
Effective teletriage can keep practice staff and visitors safe, put patients on the right care path, and help cut community spread of COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.
05/22/2020
SARS-CoV-2 serology tests: 3 big limitations doctors must understand
SARS-CoV-2 serology tests: 3 big limitations doctors must understand
Learn more with the AMA about the cautions physicians should take when ordering and interpreting SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing.
05/08/2020
Amid COVID-19 upheaval, know your rights as an employed physician
Amid COVID-19 upheaval, know your rights as an employed physician
The United States has surpassed more than half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and as the pandemic continues, businesses of all kinds continue to struggle as they face complex decisions. For hospitals and health systems, the transition to providing only urgent, essential services has been part...
05/07/2020
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
As most of the world early awaits a vaccine for COVID-19, a smaller group of people scoffs. They could spell real trouble in the effort to build widespread immunity.
05/01/2020
5 wellness task force tactics designed to prioritize physician health
5 wellness task force tactics designed to prioritize physician health
Learn how Rush University Medical Center pushes a proactive approach to improving mental health and well-being for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/29/2020
AMA guide sorts though complexity of COVID-19 prior auth policies
AMA guide sorts though complexity of COVID-19 prior auth policies
Commercial insurance plans easing their prior authorization policies is a welcome response to COVID-19, but these changes can contain wide variations.
04/29/2020
How doctors can claim share of additional $20 billion in CARES Act aid
How doctors can claim share of additional $20 billion in CARES Act aid
Physician practices will get COVID-19 relief pay in proportion to 2018 net patient revenue. Learn more with the AMA about what steps to take next.
04/25/2020
How a residency program is protecting its surgeons during COVID-19
How a residency program is protecting its surgeons during COVID-19
A reorganization of general surgery residents at the University of Washington aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among that group.
04/21/2020
AMA: States should follow 4 signposts to safely reopen America
AMA: States should follow 4 signposts to safely reopen America
Staying home is saving lives in the COVID-19 global pandemic. Learn about what must be in place before relaxing effective physical distancing rules.
04/21/2020
COVID-19: Response and Readiness
COVID-19: Response and Readiness
04/11/2020
News & Updates
https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/for-healthcare-providers/news-updates/
News & Updates
The Disease Outbreak Control Division provides a number of resources for healthcare providers, from updates and advisories, to resources on influenza, vaccinations, antimicrobial resistance, disease information, and other important topics. Healthcare providers can use the DOCD website to report illn...
04/09/2020
How doctors can keep their families safe after providing COVID-19 care
How doctors can keep their families safe after providing COVID-19 care
One of the nation’s most distinguished infection-control experts advises physicians on how to minimize the risk for their loved ones.
04/04/2020
Timeline photos
On April 7, tune in for a live national address from AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, on why it's critical to rely on science and data to protect public health in the face of the pandemic. RSVP now: http://spr.ly/61801xAdy
04/04/2020
COVID-19 and elective surgeries: 4 key answers for your patients
COVID-19 and elective surgeries: 4 key answers for your patients
To conserve health care resources, hospitals have been asked to postpone elective surgeries. Here’s how to talk about it with patients.
04/02/2020
COVID-19: How to persuade patients to practice social distancing
COVID-19: How to persuade patients to practice social distancing
Here is what to tell your patients about social distancing and why it is the right thing to do to protect those at greatest risk of exposure to COVID-19.
03/31/2020
New York neurosurgeon who separated conjoined twins dies from complications of Covid-19 — CNN
A great loss.
New York neurosurgeon who separated conjoined twins dies from complications of Covid-19 — CNN
Dr. James T. Goodrich, the neurosurgeon who allowed CNN inside a remarkable operation to separate twins Jadon and Anias McDonald, died on Monday after complications related to Covid-19, according to the hospital where he worked.
03/31/2020
National Doctors' Day takes on much greater meaning this year
National Doctors' Day takes on much greater meaning this year
As the COVID-19 global pandemic upends American life and strains U.S. health care, doctors are showing their heroism as never before. Take time to thank one today for their service.
03/29/2020
Coronavirus (COVID19) Update: Fairly Rationing ICU Care
Coronavirus (COVID19) Update: Fairly Rationing ICU Care
Hospitals need ways to make rational fair decisions about who gets ICU beds and ventilators if COVID-19 patients overwhelm capacity. Douglas B. White, MD, MA...
03/25/2020
AMA quick guide to telemedicine in practice
AMA quick guide to telemedicine in practice
In an effort to keep our health care workers and patients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association (AMA) has designed this quick guide to support physicians and practices in expediting the implementation of telemedicine, so care can continue to be provided to those who need ...
03/24/2020
COVID-19: How the virus is impacting medical schools
COVID-19: How the virus is impacting medical schools
Medical schools are working to keep students safe while minimizing disruptions to learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.