Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Introducing AIMPA: Primary care physicians are welcome
A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.
National Wear Red Day; ‘gas station heroin;’ props to school nurses - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Medicare drug price negotiations could hurt patients by disincentivizing research
PhRMA, U.S. Chamber warn of unintended consequences, market effects of negotiations.
New rules aim for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability
A new rule governing prior authorizations (PAs) and interoperability will help save $15 billion over 10 years.
CMS kicks off price negotiations with Big Pharma for 10 drugs for Medicare
Administration, HHS tout milestone day on road to lowering drug prices for beneficiaries.
Introducing AIMPA: Getting attention of policymakers
Reforming the system of prescription drug prices; keto diet and mental health; ‘junk DNA’ from viruses - Morning Medical Update
Costs of medical care a concern at national and kitchen table levels
House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.
Introducing AIMPA: Quality, access, cost
Testing for cancer in blood; screening for speech and language delays; just how serious is COVID-19? - Morning Medical Update
CenterWell Senior Primary Care announces expansion plan
Parent company Humana reports loss for fourth quarter of 2023.
Best diets of 2024: a slideshow
It’s not too late to help your patients make 2024 the year of eating for health and wellness.
Introducing AIMPA: Laser-focused on independents
Local governments take on medical debt; pollution hurting people; self-compassion as part of weight loss - Morning Medical Update
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
Financial sustainability, growing revenue, integrating AI – a survey of C-suite leaders
Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.
Introducing AIMPA: Benefits of independent practice
Maternal COVID-19 vaccination; measles outbreaks pop up; perspiration as a health indicator - Morning Medical Update
Searching for mental and physical health? These states do it right - a slideshow
Study examines factors that create well-being in communities
Introducing AIMPA: Meet the group of independents
ACA sets record at 21.3 million enrolled for health insurance
HHS announces latest figures as signups continue in four states.
Treating schizophrenia by phone; swimming to relieve menopause symptoms; drug control in the White House - Morning Medical Update
Research projects aim to quantify food as medicine for chronic conditions
American Heart Association announces new grants for Health Care by Food initiative.
Of toothaches and heart health; notable victims of prostate cancer; regulating football for youth safety - Morning Medical Update
NAACOS recommendations for value-based care in rural communities – a slideshow
Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.
Organ technology and genetics; preventive care in the U.S.A.; phage therapy against bacterial infection - Morning Medical Update
CMS leaders tout prior authorization rule among 2023 accomplishments, 2024 agenda
New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.
NAACOS outlines improvements for value-based care in rural areas
Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.
Reversing diabetes for heart and kidney health; MS and medical marijuana; ‘notice of exclusion’ due to fraud – Morning Medical Update
ARPA-H to create medical trucks for health care access in rural areas
PARADIGM will benefit patients with portable CT scanners for health screenings.