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Obesity rates increasing across the country: CDC
New study finds ‘significant disparities’ in prevalence among racial, ethnic groups
Bill introduced in House would increase health care pricing transparency, reduce costs
Legislation also provides more funding for community health centers and diabetes research
CPT codes for 2024 unveiled
Updated code set is first to include descriptions of procedures and services in Spanish
Many patients lack choice of remote vs. in-person behavioral health care
Doctors often don’t consider patients’ preference, study finds
NextGen sold to venture capital firm
Acquisition follows fine over charges company falsely claimed its software met certification requirements
Staffing shortages pose risks to health care organizations, execs say
Industry looks to digital and automation tools to overcome challenge
Biden administration unveils first prescription drugs subject to price negotiations
CBO estimates program could save nearly $100 billion over 10 years
Americans like telemedicine more after trying it: survey
Many also say technology makes them more likely to seek care
Primary care continuity can lower health care costs, study finds
Seeing same provider at regular intervals is key to reducing spending
How satisfied are American primary care doctors compared with other wealthy countries?
Primary care physicians in the U.S. can take comfort from knowing that PCPs elsewhere share their feelings.
Survey finds mixed feelings about using AI in primary care
Acceptance varies by age and situation
New method shows promise for extracting SDoH data from clinical records
Algorithm identifies relevant information entered as free-form text
Creating an effective digital front door requires health care expertise
Digital giants have discovered that technical know-how alone isn’t enough
Physician groups mostly unhappy with proposed Medicare Fee Schedule
Many fear that cuts to conversion factor will result in harm to patient care
Number of doctors in private practice continues to slide
Frustrations with reimbursements, administrative burden drive migration to hospital employment
American Heart Association calls for transition to value-based payments
Association says moving away from fee-for-service would benefit both patients and clinicians
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Primary care doctors are still using telemedicine
New study examines role of individual physician in deciding whether visit will be in-person or remote
AHA offering telehealth certification
Goals are to standardize training and grow skills of providers offering care via telehealth
Medical costs to rise 7% next year: report
Growth in biosimilars, outpatient care expected to mitigate overall increases
Minority communities hurt worst by overdose deaths
Study points to need for interventions tailored to race and gender
MACRA gets checkup from Dr. Congress
Congressional subcommittee holds hearings reviewing law’s impact on doctors and patients
Medicaid expansion brings improved cardiac care
Meta-study shows better outcomes in states loosening eligibility requirements compared to those that haven’t
Health care spending to top $7 trillion by 2031, CMS says
Medicare, hospital spending will be biggest drivers of growth
A 101-year-old doctor looks back
World’s oldest practicing physician reflects on the changes he’s witnessed over the course of his long career.
AMA adopts policies aimed at curbing gun violence
Association calls for enforcement of background checks, end to social media posts glorifying gun violence
Acute care hospitals spend billions on quality data reporting: study
Greater use of electronic metrics could help reduce spending on quality measurement
CMS releases list of prescription drugs subject to price reduction program
Patients will benefit by reductions in coinsurance payments
Survey results: Threats, opportunities facing primary care physicians
What’s the state of primary care? Physicians told us in our exclusive survey.
Allopathic, osteopathic physicians provide similar quality and cost of care
Study finds no clinically important differences regardless of condition or severity
