This is an extremely important letter Medical Group Management Association joined with AMA and 100+ physician orgs. Physician practices are struggling to keep their doors open due to the #COVID19 crisis. HHS CMSGov #MGMAAdvocacy Letter: mgma.com/advocacy/advoc…

It's just past 4:00 a.m. in the #COVID ICU. If you were here, you might be surprised at how quiet it is, at how few people you see. You might think it's not so bad here. How could this be a crisis? That is not an accurate reflection of what's happening here. 🧵

For more than 70% of practices in our Medical Group Management Association poll, patient visits have dropped by half. Leaders are struggling right now to keep doors open and staff on the payroll. Medical Economics outlines the great financial help available: bit.ly/2VyXFz5

A recent #MGMAStat poll found that 97% of healthcare leaders reported a drop in patient volume amid #COVID19, and 71% of respondents experienced a volume drop of 50% or more. Access critical tools and resources to help your practice navigate the crisis: bit.ly/3b13HyW

Some are framing the debate on when to “reopen” the country as “the doctors vs. the economy.” Let me reassure those who think that we don’t care about the economy that we do. You see, when this is over, many of our practices will no longer be in business.

ACP is delighted to introduce our incoming ACP President, Dr. Jacqueline Fincher, MD, MACP and our incoming Chair of the Board of Regents, Dr. @HGantzerMD in ACP IMpact’s I.M. #InternalMedicine profile ow.ly/naNl50zluyn. #IMproud #MedTwitter

How do we keep the tests flowing, our providers safe and in control of their risk, and practices open and prepared to help keep the curve flat in the next 6 to 12 months. Good conversation with Chris Mazzolini of Medical Economics bit.ly/2Wah2yF

I support Wendy Dean in helping provide language to name our suffering. Language shapes culture, and we 100% need a cultural change in medicine. #moralinjury medicaleconomics.com/news/now-it-mo…

There is a lot of discussion about whether #coronavirus infection will result in long-term #immunity. We don't yet have data on this, but in the meantime, a brief discussion of some types of immunity that we might see. (thread)

COVID Update May 4: We’ve been lied to about the potential death toll in this country & it matters. 1/

Hi everyone, I’m gonna keep it simple and honest. My 17-month-old daughter can’t wear a mask to protect herself. So I would really really appreciate if you could, for her. Thank you! ❤️

Upcoming webinar: The Resilience of the Concierge Medicine Practice. Learn about an economically sustainable alternative to withstand COVID-19 and future challenges in healthcare. bit.ly/2WajshQ

As medical practices face dramatic drops in patient volume amid #COVID19, MGMA President, Halee Fischer-Wright, shares strategies practices can leverage immediately to secure their sustainability now and for years to come. Watch her interview with #MedEconomics here: bit.ly/3fo9IIl

This is a great nuts and bolts piece by an actual IMMUNOLOGIST (Erin Bromage Ph.D.). Understand that viral transmission = dose + time. Reduce contact but also keep potential exposure times *brief* erinbromage.com/post/the-risks…

At 17 I joined the Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq twice by the age of 21. I am now 100% VA disabled since the age of 25. I suffer unimaginable physical and mental pain daily. If you refuse to #WearAMask never call yourself a patriot or thank a vet, your words mean nothing.

Median age of new Covid cases in outbreak states continues to decline. In Florida, median age fell from 65 in March to 35 last week. Some of trend reflects testing moving away from hospitals (where older individuals are more likely to present) and into community. h/t Derek Thompson

On masks

"This data will allow medical practices to make necessary adjustments...to remain competitive in this ever-evolving industry," says MGMA CEO, Halee Fischer-Wright in this Medical Economics piece, with tips from our recent benchmarking report. bit.ly/2SAnPjJ

Dr Adeline Fagan MD was a 28 yo OB/GYN resident who died from #COVID19 Should her parents be dealing with student debt and medical bills now? Her death exposes the harsh realities of medical training...not just during #covid via @forbes forbes.com/sites/miriamkn…

I was asked this weekend how I feel about "Google Warriors" that I may encounter in my medical practice. My mind immediately flashed to the "don't confuse your Google search with my medical degree" signs and the clever response that many disabled and chronically ill folks give: