Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Eyeing scope creep; long-term mortality of sepsis; new developments in skin science – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Amazon One Medical joins with Cleveland Clinic to provide primary care in northern Ohio
Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.
Parity for treating mental health and physical health: a poll
West Health-Gallup measures public support for mental health treatment, skepticism about insurance coverage.
Pneumonia vaccines at a younger age; insights on pistachios and sight; antidepressants recalled – Morning Medical Update
Studying breastfeeding; new members at NAM; Alzheimer’s disease treatments – Morning Medical Update
Anger management in health care; life and death diagnoses; training body and brain for endurance – Morning Medical Update
What they’re saying about expanded coverage of birth control
Political, medical leaders react to the announcement of expanded coverage of reproductive health services.
Biden administration proposes expanded coverage of free birth control, other preventive services
CVS Health names new president
Stores are closing as nation’s largest drug store chain, large-scale competitors adapt to market conditions.
Consequences of cutting Medicare physician reimbursement
AMGA posts survey results forecasting effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.
Jobs, health care access on the line if Medicare makes another cut to physician reimbursement: survey
AMGA poll makes clear: ‘This is an inflection point … this is just not sustainable.’
Vaccination stats; Clean Hospitals Day; the presidential mentality – Morning Medical Update
Breast cancer treatment and aging; ‘concepts of a plan;’ extreme exercise and health – Morning Medical Update
Wrong arm placement could be affecting blood pressure readings for millions: study
Inaccurate measurements could lead to potential overdiagnosis of hypertension, according to research.
Best states to practice medicine; Walgreens closing 1,200 stores; a patient needs a headspin hole like a hole in the head – Morning Medical Update
Reps back reforms to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, starting with physician reimbursement
Letter calls for prompt action to avert cut scheduled for 2025, says doctors’ pay should cover cost of actually delivering care to patients.
Trump and Harris on health care: Policy experts make their predictions
Business consultant BRG convenes analysts for look at health care direction under the presidential candidates.
The unseen health care workforce; health heading for the Oval Office; windows to the soul and maybe to sickness – Morning Medical Update
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?
Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved
Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.
Doctors, patients and medicine benefit when family physicians serve as mentors
AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.
How a hospital blocks a hurricane storm surge; give that robodoctor a hand; lions’ compliance with health care – Morning Medical Update