SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Cybersecurity experts warn against Rhysida hacking group
Fears that attacks on government, academia, and manufacturing will spread to health care.
Weight loss drugs would be covered by Medicare under new legislation
Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Physician could get prison time for phony insurance claims related to COVID-19 tests
U.S. Department of Justice claims first conviction by jury trial for pandemic fraud charges.
Primary care in a ‘crunch’ due to pressures from revenues and expenses
MGMA report details trends that put a strain on physician-owned practices.
Increasing competition, reducing private equity investment in health care: a slideshow
Researchers offer policy solutions that could slow down acquisitions that lead to price increases for patients.
Weight loss drugs get public attention, but most Americans have not gotten prescriptions for obesity
KFF survey shows interest, but patients consider cost and delivery methods.
Federal policies to advance health equity: a slideshow
National Academy of Medicine report outlines actions, recommendations for creating health equity for minority groups.
U.S. needs national leadership to coordinate fight against health inequity
National Academy of Medicine issues report with actions, recommendations on creating future health parity.
July jobless rate holds steady as health care sector adds jobs
Gains in health-related employment rose more than monthly average for the past year.
Fewest physicians: States with the lowest numbers of doctors
A dozen states have fewer than 10,000 physicians.
Artificial intelligence will play a part on the diagnostic team of the future
Researchers propose framework for AI moving beyond just a tool that physicians use.
Black students left medical training at higher rate than White students
Study examines attrition rates over nine-year period.
EHR, prescriptions, values all contributed to physician burnout during COVID-19 pandemic
Survey results suggest more support for physicians would help.
Primary care physician numbers down as other clinicians increase from 2016 to 2021
Medicare data offer a snapshot of health care workforce in recent years.
Improving workplace well-being: Physicians have their say
A recent study confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. These are interventions that doctors say would help.
Reps introduce ‘Gold Card’ legislation to speed up prior authorizations
Patients need ‘timely and high-quality care,’ not ‘bureaucratic red tape,’ lawmakers say.
CMS announces data breach affected about 612,000 beneficiaries
Hack involved information transfer software used by contractor.
Physician, emergency department staffing company face allegations of Medicare fraud
Feds announce separate cases involving billing for services doctors did not perform.
CMS proposes conflicting rules for reforming prior authorizations
If proposals aren’t sorted out, PA problems will get worse, not better, according to medical organizations.
Improving workplace well-being: Nurses speak out
A survey confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. Here are some suggestions to improve that.
Feds announce guilty plea in $44M telemedicine fraud scheme
In a separate case, a physician is convicted of dealing opioids.
Value-based care could get boost by new bill in Washington
Physicians, health care groups line up to support Value in Health Care Act.
Artificial intelligence at heart of new Amazon medical documentation program
Online giant rolls out AWS HealthScribe so doctors can spend more time with patients and less time in electronic health records.
What’s hot in health on TikTok? Influencers and topics trending for teens
The app has some videos that promote self-diagnosis of mental health, which could have serious effects for young people.
Bill to streamline prior authorizations picks up steam with House committee support
Act stalled in Congress in 2022, but similar provisions move forward in legislation this year.
Private equity, government regulations in health care ripped in House Ways and Means Committee hearing
Physicians in Congress speak on federal legislation that aims for medical care price transparency for consumers.
American Telemedicine Association - A message for primary care
Here are lessons for primary care physicians to consider about the future of telemedicine.
Physician turnover grew in the decade leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic
Data could identify effects of recent trends in health care.
American Telemedicine Association - AI and telemedicine
Artificial intelligence has potential to change how telehealth is used.
Health care groups announce best practices for data sharing in value-based care
New playbook has endorsement of AMA, health insurers, accountable care organizations.