SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
Financial sustainability, growing revenue, integrating AI – a survey of C-suite leaders
Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.
Introducing AIMPA: Benefits of independent practice
A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.
Maternal COVID-19 vaccination; measles outbreaks pop up; perspiration as a health indicator - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Searching for mental and physical health? These states do it right - a slideshow
Study examines factors that create well-being in communities
Introducing AIMPA: Meet the group of independents
ACA sets record at 21.3 million enrolled for health insurance
HHS announces latest figures as signups continue in four states.
Treating schizophrenia by phone; swimming to relieve menopause symptoms; drug control in the White House - Morning Medical Update
Research projects aim to quantify food as medicine for chronic conditions
American Heart Association announces new grants for Health Care by Food initiative.
Of toothaches and heart health; notable victims of prostate cancer; regulating football for youth safety - Morning Medical Update
NAACOS recommendations for value-based care in rural communities – a slideshow
Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.
Organ technology and genetics; preventive care in the U.S.A.; phage therapy against bacterial infection - Morning Medical Update
CMS leaders tout prior authorization rule among 2023 accomplishments, 2024 agenda
New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.
NAACOS outlines improvements for value-based care in rural areas
Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.
Reversing diabetes for heart and kidney health; MS and medical marijuana; ‘notice of exclusion’ due to fraud – Morning Medical Update
ARPA-H to create medical trucks for health care access in rural areas
PARADIGM will benefit patients with portable CT scanners for health screenings.
Sitting at work increases risk of death
A new study examines health of people who sit at work compared with those on their feet. The results may make you and your patients want to get some exercise.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force gets three new physician members
Panel makes recommendations on screenings in primary care.
A vaccination tipping point; eco-conscious germ control; mapping out antiobesity prescriptions – Morning Medical Update
Top trends in medical technology for 2024 - a slideshow
Here are six things to watch for more development as technology evolves this year.
Action on menthol cigarettes; faster protection from vaccines; royal pains and prognoses – Morning Medical Update
Congress has limited time to act in 2024 in health care priorities
Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.
New CMS rules ‘a major win’ on prior authorizations, but more action is needed
Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.
Cancer diagnoses across the nation; pursuing an HIV vaccine; MRI in treatment for depression – Morning Medical Update
Predictions abound for health care policy as presidential election year begins
Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.
Health care organizations praise CMS new rules on prior authorizations, interoperability
Faster prior auths are a priority for physicians and patients, so the new rules will help family doctors.
CMS announces new rules aiming for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability
Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.
Obesity care in 2024; pandemic lessons from Africa; clinician addiction – Morning Medical Update
Feds examine loosening restrictions on marijuana for medical use and research
HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.
Breast cancer carcinogens in chemicals; workplace wellness; early detection of Parkinson disease – Morning Medical Update