Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
ACP: Physicians, not AI, must guide patient care
American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.
Lawmakers urge updated stronger guidelines on chronic kidney disease screening
CKD has become 10th leading cause of death nationally.
Fauci in the House; USPSTF recommendation; summits and stigma – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Sleep apnea increases risk of future hospitalization for older adults
Findings to be presented in national conference this week.
Dietary counseling lacking in treatment for heart patients
Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.
New ACO Primary Care Flex model offered by CMS
A new accountable care organization model aims to enhance primary care while moving toward the goal of having Medicare beneficiaries in ACOs by 2030.
NIOSH and physician burnout: How long is long-term?
Workplace well-being in the long run.
NIOSH and physician burnout: Who takes the lead?
On leadership by doctors and others.
NIOSH and physician burnout: Creating partnerships
NIOSH joins with other organizations in a common cause.
Relieving physician burnout: testing a plan in real health care settings
The director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health discusses its role in creating a healthy workplace for health care workers.
NIOSH and physician burnout: possible congressional action?
Discussing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Protection Act, part 2.
NIOSH and physician burnout: a legislative mandate
Discussing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Protection Act, part 1.
Relieving physician burnout: Getting the right partners involved
NIOSH and physician burnout: Identifying the problem
How federal researchers approach health care burnout.
Relieving physician burnout: Introducing NIOSH and how it can help
NIOSH and physician burnout: Generating attention
Is health care burnout getting the attention it deserves?
Costs of social drivers of health; fast on their feet; cultural contributions – Morning Medical Update
NIOSH and physician burnout: an introduction
Government researchers can help fight burnout in health care.
Drug pricing now and to come – it’s complicated
Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Devices using AI; state bans on menthol cigarettes; physical activity and depression – Morning Medical Update
Feds move to reclassify marijuana
Process begins to change drug from schedule I to schedule III under Controlled Substances Act.
American life expectancy: What happens next?
Expert panel discusses advances, declines, and possible future of life longevity in the United States.
Medical care prices creep up, contribute to inflation in April
National figures influenced by housing and gasoline price hikes.
Risk of drowning death; carcinogens in cars; big-dollar health care fraud – Morning Medical Update
House committee supports telehealth flexibilities, rural health residencies
Ways and Means Committee approval came this month.
AI and patient safety; protection from the sun; fraudulent medical testing – Morning Medical Update
Consideration postponed for new billing codes for prior authorization
AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.
Policies to reform prior authorization: a slideshow
In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.
Recovery after a shooting; regulating biotechnology; presidential politics and health care – Morning Medical Update
Feds form task force against monopolies and collusion in health care
Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.