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Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.

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Vaccination stats; Clean Hospitals Day; the presidential mentality – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 18th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Breast cancer treatment and aging; ‘concepts of a plan;’ extreme exercise and health – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 17th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Wrong arm placement could be affecting blood pressure readings for millions: study

Richard Payerchin
October 16th 2024

Inaccurate measurements could lead to potential overdiagnosis of hypertension, according to research.

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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

Richard Payerchin
October 16th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Reps back reforms to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, starting with physician reimbursement

Richard Payerchin
October 15th 2024

Letter calls for prompt action to avert cut scheduled for 2025, says doctors’ pay should cover cost of actually delivering care to patients.

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Trump and Harris on health care: Policy experts make their predictions

Richard Payerchin
October 15th 2024

Business consultant BRG convenes analysts for look at health care direction under the presidential candidates.

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The unseen health care workforce; health heading for the Oval Office; windows to the soul and maybe to sickness – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 15th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office

Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: A day in Congress

Physicians in politics: A day in Congress

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health

Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health

Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs

Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: Why run for office?

Physicians in politics: Why run for office?

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved

Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad

Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership

Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

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U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says

Richard Payerchin
October 14th 2024

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.

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Doctors, patients and medicine benefit when family physicians serve as mentors

Richard Payerchin
October 11th 2024

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

How a hospital blocks a hurricane storm surge; give that robodoctor a hand; lions’ compliance with health care – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 11th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Improving the nation’s medical research; benzene in acne medications; the viruses in your bathroom – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 10th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medicare to create new list of $2 prescription drugs for Part D beneficiaries

Richard Payerchin
October 9th 2024

Public comment period opens; new model is based on current lists of large pharmacies and retailers.

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AAFP starting large-scale project to examine AI technology in family practice

Richard Payerchin
October 9th 2024

New Academy president discusses new study on AI and legal challenges around noncompete agreements.

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Best children’s hospitals; preventive care for people with disabilities; it’s just a little fish – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 9th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Heart health: challenges and solutions

Heart health: challenges and solutions

Richard Payerchin
October 8th 2024

Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.

MicroRNA, big honor; preparing for (another) hurricane; cardiologists take patient health to heart – Morning Medical Update

MicroRNA, big honor; preparing for (another) hurricane; cardiologists take patient health to heart – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 8th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Feds must regulate ‘ghost guns’ made from untraceable components, physicians say

Richard Payerchin
October 7th 2024

Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.

© American Academy of Family Physicians

Family medicine has key role in health of the nation, AAFP president says

Richard Payerchin
October 7th 2024

Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Breast cancer info for primary care; Hurricane Helene vs hospitals, not just in the Southeast; metabolic molecules – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 7th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Feds say 13 pharma reps illegally sold nearly 70 million opioid pills

Richard Payerchin
October 4th 2024

Drug values topped $1.3 billion as Houston became ‘hot zone’ for commonly abused prescription drugs.

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Real costs of hurricanes; a Hollywood doc dealing drugs; hospital CEO to repay $5.43M – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
October 4th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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