Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Physician associates to AMA: Quit 'tearing down' other health care providers
American Academy of Physician Associates says patients face health care shortages as American Medical Association suppresses modernization efforts.
Site-neutral payment, consolidation, noncompetes affect family medicine
AAFP president weighs in on current issues in U.S. health care market.
FDA prescription drug fees; booming ‘nonprofit’ hospitals; a primer on AI – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Excellence in osteopathic tenets, leadership, solidarity – New AOA president outlines vision
Teresa A. Hubka, DO, outlines her goals as leader of national organization.
Primary care in crisis; updating asbestos research; inspiring others – Morning Medical Update
‘Just totally untenable for our practices’ – AAFP president discusses 2025 Medicare physician pay
Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.
Semaglutide appears to help diabetic patients also stop smoking
Novo Nordisk says it is working to make more; FDA warns against too much of a good thing.
New medical school; parents, children and diabetes; patient on the table, surgeon out the door? – Morning Medical Update
‘The care was very unique and different’ – OB/GYN specialist takes the helm of AOA
Getting to know Teresa A. Hubka, DO, new president of the American Osteopathic Association.
A special anniversary; costs of Cuban medicine; herbs for immune system strength – Morning Medical Update
FTC to host public discussion of pharmacy benefit manager report
Open meeting to be held online Aug. 1; independent pharmacies, PBM trade group offer responses to federal reviews.
Exercise with a heart condition; health care hacker busted; climate control in a hospital environment – Morning Medical Update
Experts ponder how U.S. Supreme Court ruling will affect health care law
‘Chevron deference’ in legal interpretation falls in ruling expected to have far-reaching consequences across health care, other areas of governance.
HHS reorganizes technology chiefs as health care data, cybersecurity, AI move beyond ‘cellulose, bricks, and mortar’
‘HHS must be agile, accountable, and strategic to meet the needs of this moment,’ Secretary Becerra says.
Creating a community of immunity; watching athletic performance; astromedicine expiration dates – Morning Medical Update
Federal judge upholds FTC’s national ban on noncompete agreements
Pennsylvania ruling sides with Federal Trade Commission, but Texas case has ruled against ban set for Sept. 4.
AI in health care safety; New Mexico open for business; HIV and cardiovascular risk – Morning Medical Update
Lawmakers slam PBMs for hurting patients, independent pharmacies
Three largest pharmacy benefit manager executives testify in House Oversight Committee.
PBMs under fire for high drug prices, undermining independent pharmacies, harming patients – a slideshow
House Oversight Committee takes aim at pharmacy benefit managers.
Reducing the AIDS epidemic; addiction treatment online; drones in emergencies – Morning Medical Update
Accountable care organizations need better engagement with patients
ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.
Doctors on strike; cancer vs. rock n’ roll; time to eat – Morning Medical Update
FTC extends comment period for consolidation, anticompetitive practices in health care
Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.
HHS, cybersecurity agency could join forces under new legislation
Senators, federal regulators outline possible next steps in cybersecurity for health care.
Physicians say they need more institutional support to treat addiction
Study reviews doctors’ reasons for reluctance to offer treatments for substance use disorder.
AOA dives into details of 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – a slideshow
Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.
What they’re saying about the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act - a slideshow
New legislation prompts statements of support from physicians, lawmakers.
Bill would allow, expand physician ownership of hospitals in rural areas
Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.
National jobless rate edges upward slightly in June
Health care slower than in the last 12 months.
Smoking, diet, UV exposure contributing to 44% of cancer deaths
Study uses pre-pandemic data to estimate contributors to cancer risk.