Richard Payerchin

An introduction to the new chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Physicians and other clinicians are dealing with burnout, moral injury, mental health stigma, and more. Health care leaders need their input to craft long-term solutions.

Drivers of health are a major factor creating stress for primary care physicians.

Even at 50% collection, doctors generate revenues worth more than their salaries.

Science and transparency are crucial for the panel that recommends what primary care physicians examine in patients.

Assume a 50% collection rate times the average amount collected per year, per specialty.

Legislation the latest step among lawmakers’ scrutiny of prescription drug costs.

COVID-19 exposed existing problems.

Report examines claims submitted by primary care doctors, specialists, and APPs. How do the numbers add up?

To help patients in need, physicians need connections with resources for assistance.

Physicians could get paid more, sooner, when they make it easy for patients to pay their bills online.

Preventive Services Task Force chief says board remains ‘deeply committed’ to recommendations based on scientific evidence, in statement on Texas court ruling.

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Calls for court appeal, congressional action to ensure services continue for patients.

Start by measuring drivers of health – and here’s how to make it practical.

Financial tech adviser InstaMed compiles data about health care payment trends.

Patients and physicians agree: It’s appropriate to ask about drivers of health.

Patients, payers also share 2022 perspectives as everyone deals with staffing, burnout, and high costs likely to continue this year.

‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.

Researchers examine disparities in areas lacking medicine and tech.

Getting started measuring drivers of health with CMS’ Universal Foundation.

As medical expenditures approach 20% of GDP, Health Affairs Council delineates road map to lower national bill.

Identifying challenges could lead to more residents entering primary care.

There’s potential for “a sea of change” in measuring quality of health care.

Cell phones can be hacked, but HHS cybersecurity agency offers advice.

Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.

Study examines effects of law that makes records available to patients.

President digs at House Republicans, while GOP slams HHS leader over federal budget.

There’s a financial incentive for keeping patients healthy.