SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Medicaid and health equity: Population-based models
Explaining a population-based model in Medicaid.
ACP declares: Health is a human right
New position paper examines obligations of physicians, patients, governments and society in promoting and providing health in people and their living conditions.
American Telemedicine Association publishes principles of AI
Directives come as president announces executive order for artificial intelligence development.
AI has potential to improve health care – and computer attacks
‘FraudGPT’ artificial intelligence goes online as a resource for hackers to thwart cybersecurity measures.
National reforms needed to avoid ‘many small, independent practices in a state of financial ruin’
AAFP President outlines solutions to help physicians offer better care for patients, improving the health of the nation.
Health care market competition in sights of Justice Department
Antitrust chief details issues of concern for government regulators.
Medicaid and health equity: How are states involved?
State and federal regulators can work together to improve primary care.
Health insurance does not guarantee medical care affordability
Survey finds patients who have coverage still must deal with high costs, debt burdens.
Medicaid and health equity: Strategies to start, part 2
A continuation of the contents in a new report on Medicaid and health equity.
AMGA joins chorus warning about potential effects to cuts in Medicare
Physician reimbursement keeps dropping as doctors need predictable, stable sources of revenue.
'Frustrated, burned out, abandoning hope' – physicians need support now in Washington, D.C., and around the nation
Solutions for doctor shortage won’t be easy or fast, but they could be effective, AMA president says.
Medicaid and health equity: Strategies to start, part 1
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” offers solutions for physicians, patients, and equity in health care.
Congress must protect physicians from Medicare cuts: MGMA
Association offers analysis of pending legislation that could help health care practices better serve patients.
Medicaid and health equity: Why primary care must be involved
GNC announces expansion of its primary care health service
Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.
Medicaid and health equity: A plank of Better Health – NOW
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” and the Better Health – NOW Campaign.
AI’s race-based medical advice could harm patients
Bias and inaccuracies creep in depending on questions about Black, White patients.
Primary care and public health – ‘We need to talk to each other’
American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.
New national group aims to be voice for independent physicians
AIMPA launches this week to advocate for specialists contending ‘consolidation has not led to better care or lower costs for patients.’
Medicaid and health equity: Meet the Primary Care Collaborative
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, introduces the organization.
Physician shortage to take center stage in Washington, D.C.
AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.
Primary care left gutted by COVID-19 pandemic
Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.
Kaiser Permanente workers to start voting on new contract this week
Health system, union announce details about agreement, including wage raises.
Researchers ponder best ways for primary care to integrate mental health care
AHRQ has open comment period on new study that found at least 87 approaches to blending behavioral health with physical treatments.
Kaiser Permanente, striking workers announce tentative deal
Walkout earlier this month was the largest for health care workers in U.S. history.
Federal grant to train more primary care physicians for rural areas
Kentucky medical school scores $16 million to enhance, develop programs.
Patients offer reasons why they are not getting COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Survey examines slow uptake of vaccines among adults.
Patients don’t understand use of AI in health care, and many don’t trust it
Lack of knowledge leaves room for doubt even as more physicians use artificial intelligence for some element of medicine.
Inflation up from August to September, but health care prices change little
Health insurance drops again in yearly figures of consumer price index.
Researchers describe efforts to make new digital connections with patients
Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.