SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Primary care physicians rank high on list of most used locum tenens staff
Family medicine, internists, pediatricians used in 21% of facilities across nation.
Fixing primary care
Why physicians deserve a better system — and how to get there
Primary care physicians should demand better technology for patient care
ElationHealth CEO optimistic about primary care as sustainable foundation for U.S. health care.
Continuity of primary care helps chronic kidney disease patients
Relationships key to managing complexities, comorbidities, study finds.
Using technology to improve care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains how health services research and technology.
Now is time for federal action to curb firearms violence, ACP says
School shooting in Texas shows need for gun policies that have broad public support.
Primary care physician pay up 2.13% in 2021, still lower than specialists
Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.
Centering on primary care and equity
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the need for centering on primary care and improving health equity.
Basic elements for underserved communities
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses crafting solutions for rural areas, small towns, poor and underserved communities.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for health care organizations
Here are 11 actions for health care organizations to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Across globe, 6.4 million physicians needed in 132 countries facing shortages
Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.
Health worker burnout must be top national priority, surgeon general says
Medical staff, pushed past their breaking point, say something has to change.
Research alignment in HHS
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses how the Department of Health and Human Services is aligning research across its agencies.
Health care systems start program to ensure equity in patient care
AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.
Building trust in primary care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the importance of trust in primary care.
Physicians, medical staff report on burnout caused by COVID-19 pandemic
AMA publishes National Burnout Benchmarking report for 2020-2021.
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster for children aged 5 to 11
Move expected after FDA authorization earlier this week.
Health care systems vulnerable to cyberattacks supported by Russian intelligence agencies
HHS cybersecurity center issues threat brief.
Investments to curb physician burnout
Arlene Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses how more support for primary care will help doctors avoid burnout.
Education, training, laws all barriers to medication abortions in family medicine
Study finds administrative, community support aid in expanding access.
Humana announces $1.2 billion plan for 100 senior primary care clinics by 2025
Second joint venture with private equity firm will expand CenterWell brand.
Adding to primary care research
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses two kinds of research in health care.
Young adults with prediabetes more likely to be hospitalized for heart attacks
Study focuses on risk factors for those aged 18 to 44 years.
After weekend of violence, ACP condemns shootings, hate crimes, racism
Gun regulations, behavioral health services needed to stem public health crisis.
FDA approves COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages 5 through 11
Pfizer-BioNTech gets emergency use authorization “and it is safe,” FDA chief says.
The Mission of AHRQ, the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, explains the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Government COVID-19 subsidies helped hospitals when pandemic spread in 2020
Relief money totaled $175 billion, “an important lifeline” when patient visits dropped.
Record high drug overdoses ‘ravaging’ United States, physicians say
AMA cites need for treatments, naloxone, supportive policies.
Worldwide analysis ‘a major step’ in understanding genetics of Type 2 diabetes
Findings include 40 genes never reported, from diverse population base.
Health care employment climbs by 34,300 jobs in April
Total unemployment rate unchanged from March, according to latest figures.