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Menopause education needed in residency programs; More gay and bisexual men allowed to donate blood; Heart disease death rates falling - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 9th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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The state of telemedicine today

Jeff Bendix;Logan Lutton
August 8th 2023

Survey of doctors and patients shows broad and continuing use of virtual visits.

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Link between pro sports teams and flu deaths; New dominant COVID strain; One size doesn’t fit all for blood pressure cuffs - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 8th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Increasing competition, reducing private equity investment in health care: a slideshow

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
August 7th 2023

Researchers offer policy solutions that could slow down acquisitions that lead to price increases for patients.

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Michigan sees two human swine flu cases; Hospital cyber-attack in three states; Cigna accused of using AI to deny claims- Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 7th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Federal policies to advance health equity: a slideshow

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
August 4th 2023

National Academy of Medicine report outlines actions, recommendations for creating health equity for minority groups.

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Euthanasia for mental illness; Smell loss now a rare COVID symptom; Experts worry heat waves could rise SAD cases - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 4th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Fewest physicians: States with the lowest numbers of doctors

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
August 3rd 2023

A dozen states have fewer than 10,000 physicians.

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Leprosy in Florida; Nose picking could be linked to higher rates of COVID; Medicare could save billions covering obesity meds - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 3rd 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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States with the best and worst health care

Jeff Bendix;Logan Lutton
August 2nd 2023

Where does your state rank?

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Updated COVID boosters; Infant peanut exposure; AI improves breast cancer detection rate by 20% - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 2nd 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Half of population to have mental disorder by 75; What’s wrong with ‘Girl Dinner’?; Kombucha shows potential diabetes benefit - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
August 1st 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Improving workplace well-being: Physicians have their say

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
August 1st 2023

A recent study confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. These are interventions that doctors say would help.

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Three quarters of female physicians delay having families; Some hospitals welcome RV living; Organ transplant overhaul bill- Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 31st 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Improving workplace well-being: Nurses speak out

Logan Lutton ;Richard Payerchin
July 28th 2023

A survey confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. Here are some suggestions to improve that.

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Where should you spend your retirement years?

Jeff Bendix, Senior Editor;Logan Lutton
July 28th 2023

A survey ranks metro areas by factors important to retirees.

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Half-Million might have tick-borne meat allergy syndrome; Covid misinformation rarely punished; Florida’s first mobile stroke unit- Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 28th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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What patients really think about health care

Logan Lutton ;Todd Shryock
July 27th 2023

Survey sheds light on how patients are feeling about billing, privacy, and other health care-related issues.

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Virginia paid $22 million for dead Medicare patients; Asian American doctors overrepresented and underpaid; Long COVID struggles last at least 2 years - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 27th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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American Telemedicine Association - A message for primary care

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
July 26th 2023

Here are lessons for primary care physicians to consider about the future of telemedicine.

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How should the government decide whether to approve health care mergers?

Jeff Bendix;Logan Lutton
July 26th 2023

A look at the proposed new guidelines.

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“Smart tattoos” could someday monitor health; 1 in 6 children have incomplete vaccine series; All minorities underrepresented in Alzheimer’s studies - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 26th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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American Telemedicine Association - AI and telemedicine

Logan Lutton ;Richard Payerchin
July 25th 2023

Artificial intelligence has potential to change how telehealth is used.

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Trans advocates say intake forms are transphobic; New STI testing and diagnosis protocols; Hot and polluted days may double heart attack risk - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 25th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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American Telemedicine Association - An overview of state regulations

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
July 24th 2023

States have a role in governing telemedicine across the country.

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Top 10 changes we need to make in healthcare right now

Samant Virk, MD;Logan Lutton
July 24th 2023

How do you change a system so deeply mired in problems? Here’s where to start.

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Doctors amputate arms and feet after flea bite; Drinking Borax latest TikTok trend; Hepatitis C rates soar among pregnant women - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 24th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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American Telemedicine Association - Governing telehealth and opioids

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
July 21st 2023

Finding a balance between telemedicine and prescribing controlled substances.

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Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant could have big impacts; 1 in 10 young adults regularly use e-cigarettes; FDA approves anthrax vaccine - Morning Medical Update

Logan Lutton
July 21st 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Private equity investment in physician offices: Coming soon to a town near you

Richard Payerchin;Logan Lutton
July 20th 2023

PE firms controlled at least 50% of market share of one or more specialties in cities around the United States.

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