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Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
The case for having insurance companies pay physicians for prior authorizations
Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.
Benzene in acne drugs; $70M in health care fraud; rat urine health problems – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Feds launch new web portal to report unfair competition in health care
‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.
‘Profound’ racial, ethnic disparities are pervasive in health care, even in top-performing states
New Commonwealth Fund data measures latest inequities in care across racial and ethnic populations.
Recalling heart pumps; recycling antiobesity injectors; it’s in the water, or not – Morning Medical Update
FTC to vote on banning noncompete clauses for physicians, other clinicians and in general
Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.
What health care could learn about information sharing from banks and retail stores
Global health leadership; heart transplant technology; lessons in innovation – Morning Medical Update
After Change Healthcare massive cyberattack, lawmakers consider what comes next in cybersecurity
House subcommittee members relate constituent experiences, hear suggestions, question consolidation in health care.
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A revolution in surgery; phony meds online; IBS awareness – Morning Medical Update
National health care information clearinghouse would streamline prior authorizations while cutting administrative costs
Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.
Doctors suggest ways to improve Medicare for physician payments, patient care
Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.
ACO leaders share methods for building successful programs
Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.
Drug shortage grows; warning against Chinese syringes; electronic socks and patient health – Morning Medical Update
MedPAC ponders future of physician pay
Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.
Online with AHRQ; new hydrogel technology; heart risks for women drinkers – Morning Medical Update
Medicare leaders discuss accountable care growth as part of NAACOS conference
Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.
NAACOS to seek new leader, evolve to deal with market changes
President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.
Treating depression by app; smart stethoscopes; medicinal March Madness – Morning Medical Update
Health care organizations collaborate on best practices for value-based care
NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.
Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic
House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.
Forms of fear; the season for sneezin’; a better coronavirus vaccine – Morning Medical Update
Vot-ER: Physician ballots can improve the health of the body politic
Organization aims to build awareness of the importance of voting among doctors, other health care workers and patients.
Cancer around the world; acne treatments in primary care; eye damage from the eclipse and beyond – Morning Medical Update
Senate Finance Committee to look at Medicare physician reimbursement
MedPAC also scheduled to meet as talk turns to reforms for 2025 and beyond.
Earth, moon and sun; recovering from skin cancer; historic Medicare fraud – Morning Medical Update
CMS publishes 2025 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
Latest regulations include new enrollee protections, according to agency leaders.
National unemployment report shows job gains in health care for March
Political leaders comment on health care developments under Biden, Trump administrations.
Total eclipse of the sun; historic transplant recovery; CARE in medicine – Morning Medical Update