Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Med school loan forgiveness expands to include physicians in California, Texas
Nonprofit work may qualify, but doctors need to apply by Dec. 31.
Lawmakers support primary care as setting for mental health care, substance use disorder treatment
Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.
Medicaid and health equity: a message to primary care
Why primary care physicians are the backbone of the U.S. health care system.
Sleep doctors call for a sunset to daylight saving time
Falling back and springing ahead may have consequences for human health.
Health care employment rises in October, but so does overall jobless rate
Physicians’ offices and hospitals both are part of gains for the month.
Medicaid and health equity: Community health resources
Community health centers and workers need support and expansion.
Public confidence edges downward for vaccine safety
New survey shows misinformation erodes credibility of immunizations.
ACA health insurance enrollment period opens
Analysts offer reasons for price changes and potential record numbers of people signing up.
Feds propose rule changes for No Surprises Act
Texas Medical Association claims victory in court challenges of provisions unfair to physicians.
Medicaid and health equity: Population-based models
Explaining a population-based model in Medicaid.
ACP declares: Health is a human right
New position paper examines obligations of physicians, patients, governments and society in promoting and providing health in people and their living conditions.
American Telemedicine Association publishes principles of AI
Directives come as president announces executive order for artificial intelligence development.
AI has potential to improve health care – and computer attacks
‘FraudGPT’ artificial intelligence goes online as a resource for hackers to thwart cybersecurity measures.
National reforms needed to avoid ‘many small, independent practices in a state of financial ruin’
AAFP President outlines solutions to help physicians offer better care for patients, improving the health of the nation.
Health care market competition in sights of Justice Department
Antitrust chief details issues of concern for government regulators.
Medicaid and health equity: How are states involved?
State and federal regulators can work together to improve primary care.
Health insurance does not guarantee medical care affordability
Survey finds patients who have coverage still must deal with high costs, debt burdens.
Medicaid and health equity: Strategies to start, part 2
A continuation of the contents in a new report on Medicaid and health equity.
AMGA joins chorus warning about potential effects to cuts in Medicare
Physician reimbursement keeps dropping as doctors need predictable, stable sources of revenue.
'Frustrated, burned out, abandoning hope' – physicians need support now in Washington, D.C., and around the nation
Solutions for doctor shortage won’t be easy or fast, but they could be effective, AMA president says.
Medicaid and health equity: Strategies to start, part 1
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” offers solutions for physicians, patients, and equity in health care.
Congress must protect physicians from Medicare cuts: MGMA
Association offers analysis of pending legislation that could help health care practices better serve patients.
Medicaid and health equity: Why primary care must be involved
GNC announces expansion of its primary care health service
Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.
Medicaid and health equity: A plank of Better Health – NOW
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” and the Better Health – NOW Campaign.
AI’s race-based medical advice could harm patients
Bias and inaccuracies creep in depending on questions about Black, White patients.
Primary care and public health – ‘We need to talk to each other’
American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.
New national group aims to be voice for independent physicians
AIMPA launches this week to advocate for specialists contending ‘consolidation has not led to better care or lower costs for patients.’
Medicaid and health equity: Meet the Primary Care Collaborative
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, introduces the organization.
Physician shortage to take center stage in Washington, D.C.
AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.