Medical Economics Staff

A revised CMS notice late on Oct. 15 said claims for Physician Fee Schedule and other payment programs will be processed and paid in a timely manner. The exceptions are claims for programs that have expired, such as telehealth flexibilities.

In part two of MJH Life Sciences’ three-part series, experts dissect President Trump’s most-favored nation executive order, warning that its use of tariffs and foreign price benchmarks could upend drug markets and test the limits of federal authority.

New findings highlight gaps in knowledge, comfort levels and access to specialty care.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices gets 3 physicians, pharmacist, epidemiologist.

Trump’s “most favored nation” drug pricing order could lower costs but raise new challenges for physicians, patients and pharma.

CareCredit webinar explores strategies that can help health care teams be more comfortable having financial conversations with patients.

Less than a month in, the HHS says the CDC director is out. She says she’s not leaving until fired by the president.

Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

From tech adoption to updates to malpractice law and financial resilience, these expert Q&As offer timely insights for medical practices navigating today’s challenges.

Robert G.G. Piccinini maintains practice in Michigan and has been involved in physician leadership roles.

RFK Jr., Oz announce 60-day comment period for next year’s plan.

In one of the studies, physicians aided by the DermaSensor device correctly referred 91.4% of cancers, compared with 82.0% without the device — a 50% reduction in missed cancer referrals.

Test your coding knowledge with this engaging quiz on CPT, ICD-10, and E/M guidelines, featuring real-world scenarios and compliance standards.

GI Alliance partners with IKS Health to enhance revenue-cycle management with AI, streamlining operations for over 900 gastroenterologists nationwide.

The first Practice Academy event of 2025 featured educational sessions on practice leadership, medical malpractice and audit-proof coding.

The secrets of evaluation and management coding success.

Occurrence, claims-made and tail insurance explained.

How to rally your team to achieve practice goals.

Are your patients' medications about to get more expensive?

Quoting anonymous sources, Wired reports that CMS Director Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A., said CMS can save money by having AI avatars meet with patients in some circumstances.

Tariffs will likely result in rising costs and supply chain disruptions that will reshape the economic outlook for the global economy — and your business too.

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for April 4, 2025.

The company also expects to submit its application for 510(k) clearance for its OneRF Trigeminal Nerve Ablation System in May, sooner than expected.

In a recent podcast appearance, the billionaire former member of “Shark Tank” ripped into insurance companies and defended physicians.

The time is now to create an action plan that fits your practice when it comes to cutting costs and raising revenue streams. Read Medical Economics Insider to get started.

Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for April 2, 2025.

Under the terms, Boston Scientific will pay about $443 million upfront, plus up to $221 million if regulatory milestones occur.

How will federal leadership and employment changes affect the American health care system?