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Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
FTC to host public discussion of pharmacy benefit manager report
Open meeting to be held online Aug. 1; independent pharmacies, PBM trade group offer responses to federal reviews.
Exercise with a heart condition; health care hacker busted; climate control in a hospital environment – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Experts ponder how U.S. Supreme Court ruling will affect health care law
‘Chevron deference’ in legal interpretation falls in ruling expected to have far-reaching consequences across health care, other areas of governance.
HHS reorganizes technology chiefs as health care data, cybersecurity, AI move beyond ‘cellulose, bricks, and mortar’
‘HHS must be agile, accountable, and strategic to meet the needs of this moment,’ Secretary Becerra says.
Creating a community of immunity; watching athletic performance; astromedicine expiration dates – Morning Medical Update
Federal judge upholds FTC’s national ban on noncompete agreements
Pennsylvania ruling sides with Federal Trade Commission, but Texas case has ruled against ban set for Sept. 4.
AI in health care safety; New Mexico open for business; HIV and cardiovascular risk – Morning Medical Update
Lawmakers slam PBMs for hurting patients, independent pharmacies
Three largest pharmacy benefit manager executives testify in House Oversight Committee.
PBMs under fire for high drug prices, undermining independent pharmacies, harming patients – a slideshow
House Oversight Committee takes aim at pharmacy benefit managers.
Reducing the AIDS epidemic; addiction treatment online; drones in emergencies – Morning Medical Update
Accountable care organizations need better engagement with patients
ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.
Doctors on strike; cancer vs. rock n’ roll; time to eat – Morning Medical Update
FTC extends comment period for consolidation, anticompetitive practices in health care
Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.
HHS, cybersecurity agency could join forces under new legislation
Senators, federal regulators outline possible next steps in cybersecurity for health care.
Physicians say they need more institutional support to treat addiction
Study reviews doctors’ reasons for reluctance to offer treatments for substance use disorder.
AOA dives into details of 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – a slideshow
Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.
What they’re saying about the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act - a slideshow
New legislation prompts statements of support from physicians, lawmakers.
Bill would allow, expand physician ownership of hospitals in rural areas
Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.
National jobless rate edges upward slightly in June
Health care slower than in the last 12 months.
Smoking, diet, UV exposure contributing to 44% of cancer deaths
Study uses pre-pandemic data to estimate contributors to cancer risk.
What they’re saying about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 2.8% cut to docs
It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.
Lawmakers rip PBMs after new report by Federal Trade Commission
PBMs counter that document is heavy on accusations but empty for evidence.
Court blocks enforcement of FTC ban on noncompetes
Temporary order is specific to plaintiffs, but broader ruling could come in August.
Feds, health care groups ponder next round of cybersecurity rules
Health care organizations comment on proposed rules established through legislation of 2022.
Health insurance by the numbers – a slideshow
Will record low uninsurance rates continue? Here’s what to know from now until 2034 from the latest forecast by the Congressional Budget Office.
PAI: Physicians in some ways are at a disadvantage in fighting health care consolidation
Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
PAI: Advice for physicians getting involved with private equity investors
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 2
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 1