Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Insider threats, with negligence or malice, can hurt health care cybersecurity
Federal agency outlines risks, behavioral indicators of disgruntled workers.
ACP supports Biden’s 2022 National Drug Control Strategy
Cash balance plans
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses cash balance plans as a way for physicians to save for retirement.
Workers leaving, expenses for labor, drugs, supplies rising in hospitals
Expenses per patient increase, even accounting for COVID-19 pandemic, AHA says.
Cybersecurity improvement needed for medical device manufacturers
Survey finds “quite surprising” security gaps in software, regulation compliance.
Creating a retirement savings timeline
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the importance of a retirement savings plan that can change over time.
HHS releases data on hospital changes in ownership 2016 to 2022
Nationally, 4.6% of hospitals sold in last six years; South Carolina leads at 19%.
Justice Department announces charges for alleged $149M in COVID-19 fraud
Feds say alleged scammers “placed greed above care” in pandemic.
Chasing investment crazes – why?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the difference between investing for retirement and speculating on trendy investments.
HHS cybersecurity center notes “very aggressive” threat by Hive hacking group
Ransomware groups targeting health organizations, physicians’ offices.
Physicians spend 4.5 hours a day on electronic health records
Study compiles data, finds multiple specialties affected.
“Mismatch” with opioid treatment, vulnerable communities, leaves patients at risk in disaster
Study examines locations, preparedness for pandemic, treatment disruptions.
“Diworsification” – incorrectly gauging portfolio diversification
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains the theory of “diworsification,” wrongly thinking an investment portfolio is diversified to minimize risk.
Physicians need more info on e-cigarettes to communicate with patients
Devices could help patients reduce or stop using tobacco, researchers say.
Physicians may start saving later in life than people in other careers
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains why doctors may start saving later in life.
Bills target COVID-19 mental health effects in youths, adults
Lawmakers want to expand telehealth options for children, cognitive research.
Competition pushes down Marketplace health insurance premiums
Tax credits a factor for future insurance rates.
Is there a ‘magic number’ for money needed for physicians to retire?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses the amount of money physicians may need to retire comfortably – and live for years in retirement.
HHS announces program to train 13,000 public health workers
‘First line of defense’ has community trust to ‘keep neighbors healthy.’
Is there an ideal retirement age for physicians?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses an average retirement age for doctors.
Artificial intelligence, season could help physicians predict COVID-19, flu in patients
Algorithm based on symptoms could be used while waiting for lab tests.
FDA approval did not lead to rise in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
Poll respondents ‘hesitant,’ ‘resistant’ to get Pfizer-BioNTech shots
Aiding burnout: Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, discusses the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Physician burnout was an existing problem that grew worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, discusses burnout, mental health resources and the importance of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.
After two years of COVID-19 pandemic, 59% of adults not yet back to ‘normal’
Masks stay on, activities curtailed, precautions continue for some.
Teen overdose deaths spike due to fentanyl during COVID-19 pandemic
Exponential rise in death rate is historic, even as adolescent drug use is low.
Federal officials announce plan to reduce hardships of medical debt
Strategies deal with bill collection, credit ratings, veterans debt, consumer rights.
Video visits more successful with medical assistants making connections
COVID-19 pandemic findings reported by Kaiser Permanente.
Congress, president take aim at Long COVID
Medical group estimates 23.76 million may have long-term effects.
Saving money may lead to longer life, ‘but just don’t smoke’
Study examines wealth, but smoking matters more to longevity after age 65.
Primary care can build patient trust, reduce racial, economic inequities
Study examines how health care providers consider patient preferences.