SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Spending bills throw 1.68% bone to physicians for Medicare reimbursement
‘Appallingly inadequate’ after 3.4% cut starting this year, MGMA says.
Top states for medical debt – a slideshow
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – follow the money, or lack of it
Three experts talk about financial ramifications for physicians and the primary care workforce across the United States.
Respiratory virus guidance; medical misinformation; bile and body health – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Patient health is worse in counties with greater medical debt
Study looks at what patients owe, where, and how it’s harming their health.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – How the physician-patient relationship is evolving
Teamwork, new providers and telehealth all are affecting how primary care is delivered in the United States.
Prescription payment plans; cellular space shuttles; embryo morphogenesis – Morning Medical Update
Marijuana use increases risk of heart attack and stroke: AHA
Risk rises even if patients don’t use tobacco products, study finds.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – Patients are seeing the problems that have developed over the last 20 years
Three experts discuss growing patient awareness, health care disparities, and how schools play a role in ensuring care for children.
On Capitol Hill: A message for primary care
A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.
Forever chemicals out of food packaging; iron during pregnancy; how long are you sleeping? – Morning Medical Update
Change Healthcare hack needs federal help, management groups say
Tech company identifies Blackcat hacking group as attacker disrupting computerized health and financial transactions across the nation.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – Reasons for optimism if the nation is willing to invest
Questions and answers from two experts’ conversation about ‘The Health of US Primary Care: 2024 Scorecard Report – No One Can See You Now.’
COVID-19 boosters for seniors; exercise and skin health; chief wellness officers – Morning Medical Update
On Capitol Hill: A congressman asks why health care bills are so high
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – 2024 scorecard outlines just how bad it is, and solutions needed
Milbank Memorial Fund, Physicians Foundation, Robert Graham Center of AAFP analyze the state of primary care in America.
Congress needs to crack down on PBMs, state attorneys general say
More than half of the nation’s state top lawyers pen letter to leaders in House and Senate.
On Capitol Hill: Repeal and replace ACA? Instead, look to Indiana as a model
‘Accumedicine;’ cancer treatments and mental health; threats to veterans health care – Morning Medical Update
Are health care costs a priority for voters in the 2024 election year?
KFF poll examines voter feelings as nation prepares to pick a president in November.
Smart devices can’t scan blood sugar without piercing the skin: a slideshow
FDA warns physicians, patients about false claims of devices that can lead to inaccurate data about blood glucose.
On Capitol Hill: Consumers need price transparency, said Rep Larry Bucshon, MD
Focus on women’s health; medical upset in South Korea; HIV screening changes – Morning Medical Update
Tennessee Senate drops bill to set insulin price cap
Half of states have price limits; national bill remains pending.
Donation of $1 billion will cover medical school tuition in New York city
Former professor’s gift ranks among largest in American history, according to news report.
The Leapfrog Group: AI and technology as a tool
Diagnostic error, patient safety, and how physicians can help in practice and in hospital.
Advances in cancer screening; e-bike injuries; ginseng for muscle recovery – Morning Medical Update
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, discusses Medicare Advantage reforms
Senators line up to support restoring physician reimbursement cut in Medicare
Letter to leadership outlines bleak financial picture for doctors, possible decrease in care for patients.
American health care will improve with diversity, equity, inclusion
An emergency medicine physician shares his background and perspectives on how a diverse medical workforce will help doctors, other clinicians, and patients.