Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
Patients with disabilities report worse health care experiences
New Rutgers Health research highlights disparities in care and patient-provider interactions.
Chronic stress, obesity linked to pancreatic cancer; HHS requests CDC study vaccines and autism; same-site vaccine doses boost immune response – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Lack of cancer-gene screening in primary care is ‘an opportunity lost’
Researchers compare patient engagement strategies to improve genetic testing uptake in primary care practices.
HHS offers $25,000 buyout offers to majority of its 80,000 employees
The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.
Bill would improve mental health in underserved communities; USPSTF draft research plan for screening cognitive impairment; anxiety, depression in adults with chronic pain – Morning Medical Update
Physician turnover surges in private equity-acquired practices, study finds
New research highlights a sharp increase in physician departures following private equity acquisitions, raising concerns about workforce stability and patient care.
81% of physicians: 'Technical proficiency is as important as clinical expertise'
Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.
Doctors, lab marketers to pay $1.9M in kickback settlement; teens who sleep less have higher blood pressure; world’s oldest llama supports chronically ill children – Morning Medical Update
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover health care costs last year
West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.
FDA nominee Makary faces scrutiny over vaccine, drug controversies
HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.
GLP-1 monthly price reductions; promising non-opioid pain medication; combination of exercise and healthy eating ‘best protection’ against heart diseases in women – Morning Medical Update
Workplace violence, practice safety and patient care with Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety, CENTEGIX
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.
Teenage mentors and smartwatches help rural seniors bridge digital health divide
A Florida Atlantic University study paired high school students with older adults to improve tech literacy and health tracking.
What you need to know about practice safety
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping your practice safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.
‘Man with the Golden Arm’, who saved 2 million babies, dies at 88; poor sleep, poor mobility in women with chronic conditions; mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancer – Morning Medical Update
Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business, expands value-based care reach
The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.
Patients’ fear of discrimination drives health care delays
Poor patient-clinician communication worsens care delays, especially for younger adults and racial minorities.
The most important factor in practice safety
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, shares the key factor in practice safety.
NIH trial finds more effective treatment for multi-food allergies; mental health care during and after pregnancy; sleep apnea and Parkinson’s, CPAP may help – Morning Medical Update
Wealthier patients more likely to use telehealth for mental health care, study finds
Johns Hopkins analysis suggests telehealth may contribute to disparities in mental health care access across economic groups.
AI-powered stethoscope enhances early heart failure detection in primary care
A study, published in JACC Advances, highlights potential for early heart failure detection in primary care, thanks to AI.
Ep. 54: Medicare cuts and physician challenges with Norman K. "Kip" Beals III, MD
Norman K. "Kip" Beals III, MD, joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of health care reimbursement — and how physicians can weather the storm.
Keys to a safe practice, moving forward
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains what practices should keep in mind moving forward in regards to workplace safety.
Health risks of daylight saving time; Mayo Clinic named ‘world’s best hospital’; groundbreaking ‘tooth-in-eye’ surgery restores eyesight – Morning Medical Update
Safe visitor management protocols
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks visitor management protocols to keep practices safe.
Why 80% of workplace violence goes unreported
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about barriers to reporting incidents of workplace violence.
Nurse practitioners are key to accessible primary care
New research highlights the role of NPs in serving disadvantaged communities.
Diabetes control declines among U.S. adults after years of stability
A research letter published in JAMA noted that young adults saw the largest drop in glycemic control from 2021-2023.
Situational awareness for practice staff
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, discusses the importance of situational awareness for incident responders in medical practices.
Establishing a culture of safety and well-being in your practice
Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, offers actionable advice to foster a culture of safety and well-being in medical practices.