Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?
Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved
Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.
Doctors, patients and medicine benefit when family physicians serve as mentors
AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.
How a hospital blocks a hurricane storm surge; give that robodoctor a hand; lions’ compliance with health care – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Improving the nation’s medical research; benzene in acne medications; the viruses in your bathroom – Morning Medical Update
Medicare to create new list of $2 prescription drugs for Part D beneficiaries
Public comment period opens; new model is based on current lists of large pharmacies and retailers.
AAFP starting large-scale project to examine AI technology in family practice
New Academy president discusses new study on AI and legal challenges around noncompete agreements.
Best children’s hospitals; preventive care for people with disabilities; it’s just a little fish – Morning Medical Update
Heart health: challenges and solutions
Survey of cardiologists shows potential revolution in heart care – if patients follow doctors’ orders.
MicroRNA, big honor; preparing for (another) hurricane; cardiologists take patient health to heart – Morning Medical Update
Feds must regulate ‘ghost guns’ made from untraceable components, physicians say
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.
Family medicine has key role in health of the nation, AAFP president says
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.
Breast cancer info for primary care; Hurricane Helene vs hospitals, not just in the Southeast; metabolic molecules – Morning Medical Update
Feds say 13 pharma reps illegally sold nearly 70 million opioid pills
Drug values topped $1.3 billion as Houston became ‘hot zone’ for commonly abused prescription drugs.
Real costs of hurricanes; a Hollywood doc dealing drugs; hospital CEO to repay $5.43M – Morning Medical Update
States where home mortgage interest rates held steady or declined in 2024
WalletHub reviews states where interest rates dipped earlier this year.
Are home mortgage interest rates falling? Not so fast in these states
WalletHub looks at states where interest rates spiked earlier this year.
Too many inflammatory foods; map a creature’s brain; diabetes care around the globe – Morning Medical Update
Covering pre-existing conditions or returning to pre-Obamacare? VP hopefuls Vance, Walz debate health care
They pitch their running mates’ ‘concepts of a plan’ or pledge to protect the Affordable Care Act.
Health care after a hurricane; cholesterol screening at home; lasers vs. strokes – Morning Medical Update
Health care rising as important issue in presidential race
Patient advocacy group launches campaign to bring medical debt to forefront of voters’ minds when they go to the polls.
Steward CEO to step down; Together for Supportive Cancer Care; drug diversion allegations – Morning Medical Update
California moves forward with legislation to create new medical school
Governor signs bill sponsored by physician-lawmaker to improve care, increase doctors and create jobs.