Dr. Asaf Bitton is quoted in MedPage Today on why primary care practices need new ways of being paid if they are going to survive and thrive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Asaf Bitton joined the Alliance for Health Policy’s webinar on May 20, 2020 to discuss the changes in primary care that have come and will come about because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Overview: Primary care providers and other ambulatory care services have played a key role in the COVID-19 pandemic by treating patients… Continue reading Webinar: Alliance for Health Policy – The Changing Landscape of Primary Care
A look at an effort by Brigham and Women’s hospital to treat COVID-19 patients at home, which can be a model for future care, including an interview with Dr. David Levine.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on March 18, 2020: “Keep children out of the health care system if it’s not necessary. Use telemedicine and other non-direct care, when appropriate. Review infection-control measures, including asking patients with symptoms to call ahead so they can be evaluated in isolation… Continue reading Keeping Kids Out of the Clinic Who Don’t Need to Be There
Guidance from Dr. Asaf Bitton and Dr. Michael Barnett about doctors’ visits during the pandemic shutdown and the future implications for telemedicine.