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Remote patient monitoring: Is a change coming for codes?

May 7th 2024

Analysts explain potential for new billing codes that could give physicians more flexibility — and reimbursement — for remote monitoring programs.

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Post-pandemic use of telehealth causes ‘modest’ increase in visits and spending

By Richard Payerchin

May 6th 2024

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Doctors can help fight the superbug crisis, but they can’t do it alone

By Kellie Wark, MD, MPH

April 22nd 2024

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Trauma care price review; misusing telehealth patient data; inspirations for medicines – Morning Medical Update

By Richard Payerchin

April 22nd 2024

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‘Think about the hype’ - AI holds disruptive potential for health care

By Silas Inman

April 19th 2024

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Advancing Care in Erosive Esophagitis: Towards a Path of Complete Healing

Shaping the Management of COPD with Biologic Therapy

Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes

Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Exploring the Role of Novel Agents for the Management of IgA Nephropathy

Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies

'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care

‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis

Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD

A Tethered Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care – Connecting Insulin Regimens with Digital Technology

Surv.AI Says™: What Clinicians and Patients Are Saying About Glucose Management in the Technology Age

Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Implementing an Effective Management Plan to Improve Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy

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Patients are skeptical of AI in health care: a slideshow

Richard Payerchin

April 26th 2024

Global survey finds some patients embrace innovations, but they are not a majority.

The vaccine pricing assault that threatens public health

Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH

April 18th 2024

Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.

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A revolution in surgery; phony meds online; IBS awareness – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 16th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Online with AHRQ; new hydrogel technology; heart risks for women drinkers – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 12th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Treating depression by app; smart stethoscopes; medicinal March Madness – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 11th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic

Richard Payerchin

April 10th 2024

House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.

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Forms of fear; the season for sneezin’; a better coronavirus vaccine – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 10th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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How Biden’s push for women’s health research can use AI to eliminate biases once and for all

Molly Dean;Trey Sutten

April 8th 2024

Women’s health research is finally getting the attention it deserves. Artificial Intelligence can ensure social drivers of health, barriers to care, bias, and more aren’t being overlooked.

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Immersive learning is disrupting health care education for the better

Kelly Villella-Canton

April 4th 2024

Virtual reality and avatars are not just for video games anymore. Here’s how immersive learning is making an impact in training next-gen medical and health professionals.

Potential return of smallpox; ‘preventative chemotherapy;’ National Minority Health Month – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 3rd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Maternal mortality; brain implant research; $30M in phony claims for COVID-19 tests – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 29th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Primary care physicians play key role in diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration

Shawn Murphy

March 28th 2024

There is no cure, but early detection and treatment may preserve visual health.

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Rising threat of cyberattacks on health care organizations puts physicians, patients at risk

Chris Henderson

March 27th 2024

Strengthening cyber defenses in health care can mitigate the growing threat of computer attacks.

The most expensive drug in the world; brain cells under anesthesia; official pleads guilty – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 26th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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A month later, Change Healthcare cyberattack becoming ‘extremely dire’ for affected practices

Richard Payerchin

March 21st 2024

Company announces medical claims preparation software as Congress urges HHS to continue assistance.

Physician attitudes on AI: Exclusive survey results (free sign-up required)

Medical Economics Staff

March 18th 2024

What do physicians think of recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), and do they think the technology will help their practices? Check out our exclusive survey results.