Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
New guidance on AI safety; vaping affects vascular health even without nicotine; 2024 NAM annual meeting videos available online – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Discuss family health history at Thanksgiving dinner; the importance of post-meal walks; worse mental health during the holidays – Morning Medical Update
PCE index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, rises 2.3% annually
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.2% in the month of October.
Medicare-supported GME residency positions look to grow the physician workforce and expand health care access
CMS published its list of teaching hospitals awarded Medicare-supported GME positions under Section 126 of CAA, 2021.
Cephalopod-inspired microjet delivery systems; Nobel Prize winners honored; wildfire smoke could increase risk of dementia – Morning Medical Update
Where should patients seek treatment when their primary physician is not available?
A Canadian study found that patients who visited another within-group physician were less likely to require an emergency department visit than those who visited walk-in clinics.
Removing barriers to screening for cognitive impairment in primary care settings
14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2060, and many cases of cognitive impairment go undetected by PCPs. Key points from a recent summit offer new insights into screening methods.
Up to half of heart disease risk can be genetic; strategic alliance looks to improve health care; 2025 Leapfrog Group survey updates – Morning Medical Update
The leaders of health care in the new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for major positions of leadership in health care in his new administration—including HHS, CMS, CDC, FDA, NIH and surgeon general.
AMA president-elect has a brain tumor; Musk and Ramaswamy could cut funding to VA Medical Services; physician pleads guilty to Medicare fraud – Morning Medical Update
Are telehealth visits for pediatric primary care associated with higher rates of health care utilization?
Telehealth visits are a useful vehicle for pediatric health care delivery, although they shouldn’t be a universal substitute for in-person visits, says new study.
5 objectives for achieving high-quality primary care at the state level
Key objectives for the improvement of primary care at the state level were discussed in an expert-led AHCJ webinar, titled "No one can see you now."
Updated guidelines for CPR following drowning; former state senator defrauds HRSA to pay for wedding; first hangover treatment – Morning Medical Update
Primary care-centric ACOs generate better savings and better outcomes
PCC’s 2024 Evidence Report found primary care-centric ACOs generate more than two times higher savings through data integration.
70% of Americans want primary care providers to address mental health
Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.
New oral drug calms abdominal pain; recommendations for syphilis screenings during pregnancy; major health care company files for bankruptcy – Morning Medical Update
USPSTF releases the 14th Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force highlights key research gaps in their recommendations intended to promote public health for all.
Consumers have faced the challenge of limited health insurance options for the past decade, says AMA report
A recent market analysis outlined the lack of adequate health insurer competition in many U.S. markets.
Reused pacemakers are good as new; Kratom still readily available; NIH AI matches volunteers to clinical trials – Morning Medical Update
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP explains the CDC's latest vaccine recommendations
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.
Everything you missed from the Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
The AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates was held November 8-12, in Orlando, Florida. Here is everything you might have missed.
Remote robot-assisted surgery; $47 million for offering kickbacks; how salmonella ignores protective bacteria – Morning Medical Update
Analysis of AI cognitive threshold identifies cost-efficient strategy for health care implementation
A study has identified a strategy for using AI models in health care, maintaining efficiency and reducing costs by 17 times.
Breaking up sedentary time with light exercise reduces blood pressure; adverse events in 1/3 of surgeries; risk of cardiovascular disease could depend on heart shape — Morning Medical Update
Clinicians should screen patients for intimate partner violence and caregiver abuse
The US Preventative Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation statement on domestic violence and caregiver abuse screenings.
New survey demonstrates physician support for AI solutions
A majority of surveyed physicians have already seen benefits of AI and believe in its continued improvement.
Unnecessary back surgeries cost Medicare billions; UCHealth paying $23 million to resolve allegations of fraud; Amy Grant had open-heart surgery – Morning Medical Update
Prominent academic institutions launching Healthcare AI Challenge
The Healthcare AI Challenge offers a virtual environment in which professionals can experience the latest AI health care solutions.
Study finds higher levels of burnout among LGBTQ+ physicians and residents
Clinicians who are sexual and gender minorities experience unique stressors, affecting their occupational well-being.
Children with rare spinal condition regain ability to walk; STI epidemic may be slowing; newly discovered molecule helps treat cardiovascular disease – Morning Medical Update