SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
AI, with potential benefits and risks, lands among top priorities in health care
MGMA publishes its 2024 Advocacy Agenda with position paper on artificial intelligence included for the first time.
Do Americans trust their physicians? A slideshow
Gallup poll ranks 23 professions for honesty and ethical standards.
FTC supports government ‘march in’ power to bring down prescription drug costs
White House has threatened action on drugs controlled by Big Pharma, but developed with taxpayer money.
Introducing AIMPA: How private equity could help medicine
A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.
King with cancer; country music star lost; human health and building conditions – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Shift to value-based care brings new desires for EHR capabilities
Physicians describe intentions to change electronic health records in coming months.
Introducing AIMPA: State regulation of medicine
NIMH 75th anniversary; greenhouse gases and health care; 3-D printing brain tissue – Morning Medical Update
Introducing AIMPA: Starting a new national group
Screening for alcohol abuse; ketamine for mental health; $234M in fraudulent billing - Morning Medical Update
Most Americans have no idea about prices before they receive health care
Amid ‘runaway growth,’ Gallup poll finds strong support for health care price transparency.
Best policies for remote patient monitoring – a slideshow
Bipartisan Policy Center issues guidance on best ways to use emerging technology.
National employment rate rises with health care contributing
January rate tops monthly average for 2023, according to federal figures.
Introducing AIMPA: Primary care physicians are welcome
National Wear Red Day; ‘gas station heroin;’ props to school nurses - Morning Medical Update
Medicare drug price negotiations could hurt patients by disincentivizing research
PhRMA, U.S. Chamber warn of unintended consequences, market effects of negotiations.
New rules aim for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability
A new rule governing prior authorizations (PAs) and interoperability will help save $15 billion over 10 years.
CMS kicks off price negotiations with Big Pharma for 10 drugs for Medicare
Administration, HHS tout milestone day on road to lowering drug prices for beneficiaries.
Introducing AIMPA: Getting attention of policymakers
Reforming the system of prescription drug prices; keto diet and mental health; ‘junk DNA’ from viruses - Morning Medical Update
Costs of medical care a concern at national and kitchen table levels
House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.
Introducing AIMPA: Quality, access, cost
Testing for cancer in blood; screening for speech and language delays; just how serious is COVID-19? - Morning Medical Update
CenterWell Senior Primary Care announces expansion plan
Parent company Humana reports loss for fourth quarter of 2023.
Best diets of 2024: a slideshow
It’s not too late to help your patients make 2024 the year of eating for health and wellness.
Introducing AIMPA: Laser-focused on independents
Local governments take on medical debt; pollution hurting people; self-compassion as part of weight loss - Morning Medical Update
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
Financial sustainability, growing revenue, integrating AI – a survey of C-suite leaders
Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.
Introducing AIMPA: Benefits of independent practice