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A revolution in surgery; phony meds online; IBS awareness – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
National health care information clearinghouse would streamline prior authorizations while cutting administrative costs
Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.
Doctors suggest ways to improve Medicare for physician payments, patient care
Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.
ACO leaders share methods for building successful programs
Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.
Drug shortage grows; warning against Chinese syringes; electronic socks and patient health – Morning Medical Update
MedPAC ponders future of physician pay
Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.
Online with AHRQ; new hydrogel technology; heart risks for women drinkers – Morning Medical Update
Medicare leaders discuss accountable care growth as part of NAACOS conference
Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.
NAACOS to seek new leader, evolve to deal with market changes
President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.
Treating depression by app; smart stethoscopes; medicinal March Madness – Morning Medical Update
Health care organizations collaborate on best practices for value-based care
NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.
Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic
House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.
Forms of fear; the season for sneezin’; a better coronavirus vaccine – Morning Medical Update
Vot-ER: Physician ballots can improve the health of the body politic
Organization aims to build awareness of the importance of voting among doctors, other health care workers and patients.
Cancer around the world; acne treatments in primary care; eye damage from the eclipse and beyond – Morning Medical Update
Senate Finance Committee to look at Medicare physician reimbursement
MedPAC also scheduled to meet as talk turns to reforms for 2025 and beyond.
Earth, moon and sun; recovering from skin cancer; historic Medicare fraud – Morning Medical Update
CMS publishes 2025 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
Latest regulations include new enrollee protections, according to agency leaders.
National unemployment report shows job gains in health care for March
Political leaders comment on health care developments under Biden, Trump administrations.
Total eclipse of the sun; historic transplant recovery; CARE in medicine – Morning Medical Update
Heart disease at the genetic level; common cold lingers; teens need sleep – Morning Medical Update
2024 Match and osteopathic medicine – a slideshow
The American Osteopathic Association offers highlights from the National Resident Matching Program.
Potential return of smallpox; ‘preventative chemotherapy;’ National Minority Health Month – Morning Medical Update
Lack of primary care sparks increase in emergency surgeries for patients
Study examines risks of complications, hospital readmissions to patients in underserved areas.
Self-vaccination; Alcohol Awareness Month; 10th birthday for ACA health insurance – Morning Medical Update
Here’s how challenges in U.S. primary care compare with peer nations
‘Finger on the pulse’ study compares four factors that can lead to better outcomes for patients.
Match 2024: ‘The difference that you can make as a primary care physician’
AAFP president discusses state of primary care and its future with record number of family medicine slots this year.
Dengue cases growing in Puerto Rico; pandemic decrease in dental care; British health care – Morning Medical Update
A medical practice’s culture plays a key role in hiring support staff
A healthy practice culture is vital to attract and keep top talent to serve patients.