Richard Payerchin

Health systems ‘may contribute to managing spending.’

Grassley of Iowa says FTC should reconsider investigation.

Insurer aims to be ‘lifetime trusted health partner.’

Work schedule, location also factors.

Hospital group notes COVID-19 relief absent.

Three-month period through June 2022

Nonprofit, for-profit, government facilities offer profitable care

Experiences relevant for rural patients

Mental health conditions linked to smoking.

Pending FDA approval, could be available in 2024.

Still down 1.9% from pre-pandemic levels

Social media a ‘critical challenge for public health’

Physicians, administrators consider factors such as compensation, autonomy.

‘Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor’

American Rescue Plan includes $19.2M for training doctors in underserved areas

Medicare Advantage program enrollment grows 9 percent for 2022.