Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
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
Low-processed foods are not always inherently healthier than ultra-processed foods: study
Researchers examine nutritional value, costs and shelf life of different types of foods.
Physician services spending could reach $1 trillion this year
Study projects spending trends across U.S. health care system.
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 3
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 2
Primary care and opioid use disorder treatment – a slideshow
Survey asks if people know primary care physicians can prescribe medications for OUD.
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 1
NAACOS praises CMS proposed rule on accounting for alleged catheter billing fraud
Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.
PAI: Site-neutral payment for hospitals and physicians
PAI: Four areas of focus
PAI: Introducing the Physicians Advocacy Institute
CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
Feds announce massive investigation of $2.75B in health care fraud
Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.
Experts offer suggestions to improve value-based care at national level
House subcommittee holds hearing on best ways to shift from fee-for-service for treatments, to incentivizing better health for patients.
MGMA analyzes pay for administrative, nursing staff
Report serves as benchmark for salaries and wages across the nation.
‘Ending Unequal Treatment’ – 5 recommendations on inequity in health care
National analysis outlines highlights and lowlights of two decades of efforts to eliminate disparities.
MedPAC weighs in on Medicare physician reimbursement, site-neutral payment, alternative payment model incentives
Report to Congress this month debates aspects of how Medicare will pay doctors in coming years.
Congressional perspectives: A message for primary care
Congress needs physician expertise.
‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu’ – why doctors need to get involved in health care policy
Rep. Buddy Carter discusses issues affecting the American health care system.
Congressional perspectives: Repealing Obamacare?
Repealing won’t happen, but reforms could.
Congressional perspectives: Changes to Medicare Advantage
Some health care policies and programs are antiquated.
On scope of practice, cybersecurity, and prior authorizations – a congressman’s perspectives
Congressional perspectives: Prior authorizations
Lawmakers understand the PA problems.
Congressional perspectives: Cybersecurity in health care
A big target causes widespread problems.
Congressional perspectives: Practice of pharmacy
How do physicians and pharmacists compete?