Richard Payerchin

Physicians Foundation offers latest tally of problem that went from bad to worse in COVID-19 pandemic.

Support already strong in Senate, so vote could happen this year.

Physicians are human beings who, like everyone, must manage their own mental health.

Study examines how long it takes to see a physician across United States.

Study finds growth in three years after CDC guideline for primary care clinicians.

The stigma of seeking mental health care for physicians and other health care clinicians and workers and assumptions of impairment due to mental health issues.

Patient access, independent practices will suffer after Jan. 1, organizations say.

Physician burnout and depression may have some overlap, but Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, continues her discussion about the differences between them.

Texas case involves ACA provision that physicians say is crucial for millions of Americans.

Burnout may be one of many factors that contribute to physician distress, but depression is a higher risk factor for suicide.

HHS develops new measures that could indicate fraud, abuse, or waste.

Minutes in the visits, visits in a year all are factors affecting amount of time spent with patients.

AAFP president discusses endorsement, patient approaches, next round of shots.

Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, explains the Foundation’s mission.

Practices could continue to help, but experts say there are still challenges to overcome.

Move comes after FDA give emergency use authorization for bivalent vaccines.

Sector had 16.45 million jobs last month, according to federal figures.

Four for adult vaccines effective immediately, four pending approval for youths.

Figures published days after report confirms drop in 2020.

Latest emergency use authorizations for Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

All are important, with key differences

Experts report on efforts to change the workplace and the culture of medicine

Physicians need to know what to look for.

NVSS data from 2020 shows 13 states with average life expectancy of at least 78 years.

Spike in prices may be coming as food, gas, electricity, labor expenses all rise.

“Relatively recession-proof” sector tanked in spring 2020, but not as badly as overall economy, report says.

Company claims rivals copied proprietary mRNA technology to make shots.

Prescription drug prices, health insurance key factors in legislation.

NVSS data shows decrease in all 50 states based on 2020 figures.

Change comes weeks after company announces acquisition of One Medical primary care practice.