Richard Payerchin

Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.

AI is part of it, but not the only factor as physicians and patients interact with computers.

Collaboration needed to improve health for millions of Americans with heart, kidney, weight issues.

Report: ‘Endless greed’ costs nation billions of dollars and health of patients.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, offers this message to primary care physicians.

Various state, regional and national definitions share some common attributes, but don’t all measure the same things; comment period is open now.

Work, play, finances, relationships can all make a difference to psychological well-being.

ATA praises move, predicts ‘Super Bowl for telehealth’ coming in 2024.

Health care adds jobs, but monthly growth rate slows.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, says physician licensing is a matter of state law.

Physician wages are part of the equation too, according to new report by The Commonwealth Fund.

New analysis has eight strategies because now is the time “to get serious about the policy changes we need to really rebuild and reimagine primary care.”

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, recommends actions for state medical boards to hold physicians accountable.

Seoul Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care in seven states.

Physicians Foundation survey examines doctor reactions and involvement in health care consolidation.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, considers possible internal actions to discipline physician misconduct.

CMS to make offer in February 2024 for prices to take effect in 2026.

U.S. Department of Justice, health insurer announce agreement, five-year corporate integrity agreement.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses a lack of a national standard for physician discipline.

Uninsured Program aimed to help doctors slow spread of the disease during pandemic.

Most White patients don’t believe racism exists in medicine. Learning about it can change their perspectives and support for policies promoting equality.

Technology was used for rapid creation of shots against COVID-19.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, considers possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physician discipline.

Senators formally introduce act that has been in discussion since summer.

Top-down solutions are needed to expand the workforce and reduce burnout, not just free up a few minutes here and there.

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