Richard Payerchin

New Congress convened this month, but national discourse must continue on reimbursements, prior authorizations, and more.

President speaks on need for systemic changes that will make a difference for physicians in the workplace.

Positive work, learning environments and culture as a priority area.

Gallup Poll finds ‘2022 a challenging year for many Americans.’

Veterans Health Administration study finds decrease in burnout as some notifications increased.

Recognizing the problem and listening to doctors are key first steps.

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

Primary care physicians are crucial to the health care system.

AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.

Pharmaceutical makers, price managers out of control with ‘necessary drug’ for millions, AG says.

The National Academy of Medicine takes on physician burnout.

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

A health care leader describes disturbing findings about the health care work environment.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.

Study examines environmental effects of online visits between physicians, patients.

Study connects primary care patients with resources, but admissions, ED visits don’t decrease.

Researchers examine trends for adult women and men before COVID-19 pandemic.

Telehealth company aims at primary care as visits exceed 50 million in 2022.

Venture with Walgreens puts primary care, pharmacies under one roof.

Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.

President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.

Clauses are part of physician employment agreements and some states already regulate them.

Here are some eating programs for fighting obesity, controlling diseases, or improving health in 2023.

Why excessive fatigue is so important in diagnosis and treatment.

November 2022 margin was slightly better than October last year.

Getting clinicians on board for treating patients.

$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.

CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.