Richard Payerchin

The top news stories in medicine today.

Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won't cover nonprofits.

Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.

Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Energy & Commerce Committee announces hearing on May 1.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

The top news stories in medicine today.

‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.

New Commonwealth Fund data measures latest inequities in care across racial and ethnic populations.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

The top news stories in medicine today.

House subcommittee members relate constituent experiences, hear suggestions, question consolidation in health care.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.

Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.

Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.

President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.

The top news stories in medicine today.

NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.