SPOTLIGHT -
May 7th 2024
Annual report calls for more efficient care models and for Congress to address looming financial shortfalls
May 2nd 2024
State becomes first to officially recognize PA title change
Following testimony in Senate, UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty appears before House oversight subcommittee.
May 1st 2024
CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’
DEA, HHS on board to change cannabis status in national drug policy.
The challenges medical practices will face in 2024 – and what to do about it
A discussion about the risks practices are going to face in the coming year
Health care legislation would disclose pricing information, enact site-neutral payment, regulate PBMs
House approves landmark ‘Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.’
Blame gun access, not mental health, for gun violence, research finds
Comparison of UK, Australia, and US show similar mental illness rates but widely disparate gun violence rates
Committee sends 19 health care bills for full House consideration
Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.
President targets high prescription drug prices with ‘march-in’ authority
Public-private partnerships will crumble, hurting drug innovation and eventually patients, Republicans say.
MedPAC mulls over physician compensation through Medicare
December meeting has two days of discussion planned.
Enrollment in 2024 ACA Marketplace plans tops 7 million so far
About 23% are first-time enrollees
Robust peer support could hold key to addressing physician burnout
Kaiser Permanente program shows promise in improving feelings of well-being, building supportive departmental culture
Exercise for older adults; feds support reproductive rights; life ends but the mail goes on – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
New FDA rules on lab tests could hurt patient health, experts say
Regulators ponder declaration about in vitro diagnostic products.
Segregated hospital admissions worsens health outcomes for Black and white patients
But harm is greater among Black patients, study finds
CMS extends application deadline for new Making Care Primary program
Value-based care to launch in eight states in July next year.
Potential changes in HIV screening; $148M in alleged urine testing fraud; Medicare coverage for insulin – Morning Medical Update
Perspectives on burnout, trust, hope in medicine from the president of the AMA
National Press Club learns about issues affecting a ‘health care system in crisis.’
Insurance giants Cigna, Humana, explore merger, source says
Medicare Advantage could be a key part of potential transaction.
When AI causes a crisis, you need humanity to restore trust
Communication and empathy are keys to overcoming technology-driven disasters
Preventive care visits surge, especially among Medicare beneficiaries
Private insurance covered over half of the visits, with Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, or self-pay accounting for almost 30%
Diversity in research: How to improve representation in clinical trials
Medical researchers have largely gone to white men to participate in studies. Health care leaders outline ways to cast a wider net, which will lead to better research and treatments for patients.
How America can seize its rare opportunity to nail AI regulation for health care
What does successful regulations for health care-specific AI models look like?
Prostate cancer and primary care: What physicians should know
Urology group leader explains why now is the time to reconsider USPSTF recommendations on screening in men.
Major changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
Here’s what doctors and health care organizations need to know
AMA pushes for action on drug shortages
Policy statement endorses diversifying supply chains, experimenting with government manufacture of generics
Health care trade organizations react to Senate legislation
Finance Committee approved wide-ranging legislation this week.
The drug overdose epidemic is getting worse
AMA report finds that drop in opioid prescriptions and increased naloxone availability have had little impact
Public health: ‘Miniscule’ investment
How much does America spend on public health?
Positive and negative implications of No Surprises Act from the physician’s perspective
Wide-ranging health care bill would affect physicians
Senate Finance Committee approves draft for consideration by full chamber.
Senators could change cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
MGMA suggests solutions as committee begins deliberations on health care bill.
HHS announces penalties for information blocking
Proposed rule details fines for hospitals, clinicians and ACOs
Lawmakers support primary care as setting for mental health care, substance use disorder treatment
Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.