Although physician compensation rose 3.7%, concerns over reimbursement, pediatric pay and workforce pressures signal a strained industry.
Austin Littrell
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Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
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The top news stories in medicine today.
Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.
New research shows Medicare spends $3.6 billion annually on tests and procedures that provide little benefit to older adults — and patients pay another $800 million out of pocket.
Brad Boyd of BDO USA joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence can help with prior authorizations.
A physician and health care attorney breaks down the American Law Institute’s recent restatement of the law of medical malpractice.
New data reveals how physician pay gaps between academic and private practice vary widely by specialty — with some doctors losing over $100K.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why expanding merit-based visas for health care workers could be the key to solving America’s growing physician and workforce shortage.
The President shared letters to pharma CEOs on Truth Social Thursday, giving them 60 days to match U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates in other wealthy nations.
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major players join CMS in their mission to break down data silos, “kill the clipboard” and empower patients with real-time health information.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges broader recognition of the crisis beyond physicians and nurses.
AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s reshaping daily workflows inside medical practices.
On Medicare's 60th anniversary, President Harry Truman's eldest grandson joins the director of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, to reflect on Truman's vision, LBJ's 1965 signing and the program's lasting impact on U.S. health policy.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says immigration reform can align with national border priorities.
New data shows med students still see primary care as less prestigious — and less lucrative.
A Penn State study shows AI can flag missed appointments before they occur, helping practices cut disruptions, save time, and improve care continuity.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges doctors and practices to communicate the need for policy change.
New research linking EHRs with credit reports reveals a disparity in financial well-being for patients with type 2 diabetes.
American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., discusses why, despite bipartisan potential, the issue keeps getting sidelined.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why thousands of ready-to-practice clinicians remain sidelined.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., backs targeted immigration reform to support U.S. health care.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says policy barriers are preventing thousands of qualified international clinicians from filling critical gaps in U.S. health care.
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, sat down with Medical Economics to discuss APG's latest report on Medicare reform, "Medicare Done Right."
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