Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Physicians say they need more institutional support to treat addiction
Study reviews doctors’ reasons for reluctance to offer treatments for substance use disorder.
AOA dives into details of 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – a slideshow
Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.
What they’re saying about the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act - a slideshow
New legislation prompts statements of support from physicians, lawmakers.
Bill would allow, expand physician ownership of hospitals in rural areas
Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.
National jobless rate edges upward slightly in June
Health care slower than in the last 12 months.
Smoking, diet, UV exposure contributing to 44% of cancer deaths
Study uses pre-pandemic data to estimate contributors to cancer risk.
What they’re saying about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 2.8% cut to docs
It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.
Lawmakers rip PBMs after new report by Federal Trade Commission
PBMs counter that document is heavy on accusations but empty for evidence.
Court blocks enforcement of FTC ban on noncompetes
Temporary order is specific to plaintiffs, but broader ruling could come in August.
Feds, health care groups ponder next round of cybersecurity rules
Health care organizations comment on proposed rules established through legislation of 2022.
Health insurance by the numbers – a slideshow
Will record low uninsurance rates continue? Here’s what to know from now until 2034 from the latest forecast by the Congressional Budget Office.
PAI: Physicians in some ways are at a disadvantage in fighting health care consolidation
Physicians Advocacy Institute CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
PAI: Advice for physicians getting involved with private equity investors
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 2
PAI: Possible solutions to alleviate problems in health care consolidation, part 1
Low-processed foods are not always inherently healthier than ultra-processed foods: study
Researchers examine nutritional value, costs and shelf life of different types of foods.
Physician services spending could reach $1 trillion this year
Study projects spending trends across U.S. health care system.
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 3
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 2
Primary care and opioid use disorder treatment – a slideshow
Survey asks if people know primary care physicians can prescribe medications for OUD.
PAI: Corporate changes in the health care marketplace, part 1
NAACOS praises CMS proposed rule on accounting for alleged catheter billing fraud
Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.
PAI: Site-neutral payment for hospitals and physicians
PAI: Four areas of focus
PAI: Introducing the Physicians Advocacy Institute
CEO discusses consolidation in health care.
Feds announce massive investigation of $2.75B in health care fraud
Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.
Experts offer suggestions to improve value-based care at national level
House subcommittee holds hearing on best ways to shift from fee-for-service for treatments, to incentivizing better health for patients.
MGMA analyzes pay for administrative, nursing staff
Report serves as benchmark for salaries and wages across the nation.
‘Ending Unequal Treatment’ – 5 recommendations on inequity in health care
National analysis outlines highlights and lowlights of two decades of efforts to eliminate disparities.