SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Primary Care Collaborative: Medicaid is key lever to improving physician pay, patient outcomes, health equity
New analysis has eight strategies because now is the time “to get serious about the policy changes we need to really rebuild and reimagine primary care.”
Physician disciplinary actions: Possible solutions
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, recommends actions for state medical boards to hold physicians accountable.
Private equity firm acquires ownership stake in physician-run health company
Seoul Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care in seven states.
Mergers and acquisitions: Physicians want a voice in business decisions
Physicians Foundation survey examines doctor reactions and involvement in health care consolidation.
Physician disciplinary actions: What about internal data?
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, considers possible internal actions to discipline physician misconduct.
White House announces ‘Big Pharma’ is in for Medicare prescription drug price negotiations
CMS to make offer in February 2024 for prices to take effect in 2026.
Cigna to pay $172M to settle claims of wrongful reimbursement by Medicare Advantage
U.S. Department of Justice, health insurer announce agreement, five-year corporate integrity agreement.
Physician disciplinary actions: No national standards
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses a lack of a national standard for physician discipline.
Physician charged with alleged record fraud of federal COVID-19 relief
Uninsured Program aimed to help doctors slow spread of the disease during pandemic.
Want to reduce racial discrimination in health care? Start with history lessons
Most White patients don’t believe racism exists in medicine. Learning about it can change their perspectives and support for policies promoting equality.
Nobel Prize for medicine goes to developers of mRNA vaccines
Technology was used for rapid creation of shots against COVID-19.
Physician disciplinary actions: Was there a pandemic effect?
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, considers possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physician discipline.
Another bill aims at PBM pricing and management
Senators formally introduce act that has been in discussion since summer.
‘Stretched too thin’ – Primary care physicians too busy to take on additional research
Top-down solutions are needed to expand the workforce and reduce burnout, not just free up a few minutes here and there.
How modern medicine was made: A century of breakthrough, discovery and invention
A century of breakthrough, discovery and invention — and the pioneers who made medical history.
How modern medicine was made, part 1: The importance of medical imaging
'I can see my bones!'
How modern medicine was made, part 2: The power of vaccination
'Church bells rang out'
How modern medicine was made, part 3: The history of antibiotic development
'From weird and wonderful places'
How modern medicine was made, part 4: The importance of insulin's discovery
'The rational treatment of disease.'
How modern medicine was made, part 5: The history of orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation
"Plaster and sticks and casts and traction."
How modern medicine was made, part 6: Military medicine advanced health care for soldiers and civilians
Advances in infection control, surgery, antibiotics and trauma that are used to treat patients today were essentially forged on the field of battle over the last 100 years.
How modern medicine was made, conclusion: Improving lives
“He ultimately saw it as a way to improve people’s lives.”
Physician disciplinary actions: Public Citizen reports
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses findings.
Physician practices identify strategies for managing change
Offices successful in diabetes treatment have common characteristics of high performance.
Physician, pharmacists charged for $170M fraud scheme
Federal investigators allege kickbacks, money laundering in Texas.
Who do you trust? Patients on physicians, AI, and health care
Survey examines patient feelings about doctors and emerging technology.
Physician disciplinary actions: States may have details
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses state-level information about physician disciplinary actions.
CMS encourages physicians to apply for new Making Care Primary model
Informational webinar scheduled for this week for physicians, other clinicians and practice managers.
Physician disciplinary actions: NPDB public access is limited
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, explains limited public access.
More primary care leads to less emergency department use
Patients with greater health risks had more screenings and more savings, without extending full health insurance in New York City.
