
Richard Payerchin
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Articles by Richard Payerchin


Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Study examines factors that create well-being in communities

A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.

HHS announces latest figures as signups continue in four states.

The top news stories in medicine today.

American Heart Association announces new grants for Health Care by Food initiative.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.

The top news stories in medicine today.

New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.

Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.

The top news stories in medicine today.

PARADIGM will benefit patients with portable CT scanners for health screenings.

A new study examines health of people who sit at work compared with those on their feet. The results may make you and your patients want to get some exercise.

Panel makes recommendations on screenings in primary care.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Here are six things to watch for more development as technology evolves this year.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.

Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.

Faster prior auths are a priority for physicians and patients, so the new rules will help family doctors.

Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.

The top news stories in medicine today.

HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.

The top news stories in medicine today.
