SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Funding and programming
J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.
Global fertility and population; royal cancer diagnosis; advocating for avocados – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Medicare Part D to cover cost of Wegovy when used to reduce risks of heart conditions
CMS issues guidance and won’t pay for the drug for weight loss exclusively.
Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Introducing the renewal
2024 Match by the numbers: a slideshow
Key figures from the National Resident Matching Program.
A first for organ transplants; banning menthol cigarettes; lessons from COVID-19 – Morning Medical Update
New ‘Impact Wellbeing’ aims to spark change in workplace conditions that lead to burnout
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, NIOSH collaborate on principles and action steps for health care systems.
A month later, Change Healthcare cyberattack becoming ‘extremely dire’ for affected practices
Company announces medical claims preparation software as Congress urges HHS to continue assistance.
Recognizing measles; $4 million for foot baths; royal medical records – Morning Medical Update
Happiest nations on earth: a slideshow
Gallup marks International Day of Happiness with data about quality of life across the globe.
Dr. Lorna Breen burnout bill reauthorization moving to House committee
Energy & Commerce holding markup session on 28 bills involving health care, other sectors.
Fighting a tropical disease; brain and body shapes; food against cancer – Morning Medical Update
Does racial or ethnic bias guide responses to EHR portal messages?
Researchers examine responses from physicians and nurses to patients in minoritized groups.
Antiobesity medicines can help patients, but health professionals must consider food and body needs
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics president discusses latest trends in food, patient health and medicine.
IVF in the USA; encouraging measles vaccines; just get some rest – Morning Medical Update
‘Redesign the environment’ to relieve burnout for physicians and support staff
Leader of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation discusses latest efforts to tackle burnout among the health care workforce.
Primary care reaches record incoming class in 2024 Match
AAFP says latest Match figures show future of family medicine is bright.
Teens and THC; drugs causing drowsiness; seeing blood glucose in a new light – Morning Medical Update
An expert discusses food choice, nutritional deficiencies, and eating healthy
March is National Nutrition Month. Here are more things primary care physicians can consider when examining patients, their diets, and what they themselves eat every day.
Congress and health care: A message for primary care physicians
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, offers a physician’s perspective on health care and Washington, D.C.
Clinical side of primary care; Oprah, obesity and meds; and you, Brutus? – Morning Medical Update
Senators grill HHS Secretary Becerra on nation’s next health care spending plan
Department is seeking more than $1.7 trillion for mandatory programs, $130.7 billion in discretionary spending.
Congress and health care: Burnout and young doctors
Most overweight and obese cities: a slideshow
WalletHub tallies cities based on body metrics, health consequences and food availability.
Congress and health care: Stopping opioid overdoses
Tracking maternal deaths; the head and the heart; federal budget and health care – Morning Medical Update
Congress and health care: Legislation to watch
Congress and health care: Regulate PBMs now
Senators: Make March 18 Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness
Resolution marks two-year anniversary of national legislation to fight burnout in physicians, other clinicians.
Congress and health care: Potentially massive Medicare fraud