Richard Payerchin

Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

U.S. Department of Justice claims first conviction by jury trial for pandemic fraud charges.

MGMA report details trends that put a strain on physician-owned practices.

Researchers offer policy solutions that could slow down acquisitions that lead to price increases for patients.

KFF survey shows interest, but patients consider cost and delivery methods.

National Academy of Medicine report outlines actions, recommendations for creating health equity for minority groups.

National Academy of Medicine issues report with actions, recommendations on creating future health parity.

Gains in health-related employment rose more than monthly average for the past year.

A dozen states have fewer than 10,000 physicians.

Researchers propose framework for AI moving beyond just a tool that physicians use.

Study examines attrition rates over nine-year period.

Survey results suggest more support for physicians would help.

Medicare data offer a snapshot of health care workforce in recent years.

A recent study confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. These are interventions that doctors say would help.

Patients need ‘timely and high-quality care,’ not ‘bureaucratic red tape,’ lawmakers say.

Hack involved information transfer software used by contractor.

Feds announce separate cases involving billing for services doctors did not perform.

If proposals aren’t sorted out, PA problems will get worse, not better, according to medical organizations.

A survey confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. Here are some suggestions to improve that.

In a separate case, a physician is convicted of dealing opioids.

Physicians, health care groups line up to support Value in Health Care Act.

Online giant rolls out AWS HealthScribe so doctors can spend more time with patients and less time in electronic health records.

The app has some videos that promote self-diagnosis of mental health, which could have serious effects for young people.

Act stalled in Congress in 2022, but similar provisions move forward in legislation this year.

Physicians in Congress speak on federal legislation that aims for medical care price transparency for consumers.

Here are lessons for primary care physicians to consider about the future of telemedicine.

Data could identify effects of recent trends in health care.

Artificial intelligence has potential to change how telehealth is used.

New playbook has endorsement of AMA, health insurers, accountable care organizations.

States have a role in governing telemedicine across the country.