Richard Payerchin

Medical care index, not counting energy, up 4% for year.

Studies examine COVID-19 and other causes of death in counties leaning Republican or Democratic.

Study suggests support offerings for physician mental health.

Federal Trade Commission says PBMs use “highly complicated” contracts to wield “enormous influence."

Study analyzes clinician, patient preferences for primary care, mental health and specialty care.

Study finds 90.4% efficacy and low incidence of adverse effects for two-dose regimen.

Telehealth rule flexibility could connect physicians, patients in different states

More than 41 minutes per day in office could be factor in doctor burnout.

Seven priority areas emerge from process that began before COVID-19 pandemic.

Racial and ethnic diversity would improve health care for underserved populations.

Move is latest step in retail, telehealth, venture capital competition with physicians.

Sector had 16.26 million workers in May, topping levels from month before and from May 2021.

Patients may use drugs for reasons or time frame other than intended by prescriber, according to study.

Here are nine actions U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, recommends.

Figure flies past federal regulators’ initial estimate of 17,000 surprise bills a year.

“Untethered” method, used by restaurants and airlines, leads to earlier appointments and time savings in clinic.

Doctors should inquire about food, housing, education, and offer resources, according to survey.

Labor shortages, supply prices are factors in health system operating margins.

Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality talks about how people need medical homes.

Family medicine, internists, pediatricians used in 21% of facilities across nation.

Why physicians deserve a better system — and how to get there

ElationHealth CEO optimistic about primary care as sustainable foundation for U.S. health care.

Relationships key to managing complexities, comorbidities, study finds.

Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains how health services research and technology.

School shooting in Texas shows need for gun policies that have broad public support.

Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.

Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the need for centering on primary care and improving health equity.

Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses crafting solutions for rural areas, small towns, poor and underserved communities.

Here are 11 actions for health care organizations to curb physician and medical staff burnout.

Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.