SPOTLIGHT -
Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Rite Aid banned from profiling; youths and gunshot wounds; when did TB emerge? – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
AMA’s top 10 health tips in 2024
Share these with your patients who want to improve their well-being next year.
Fixing a broken heart; dry powder vaccines; Surgical Barbie – Morning Medical Update
Health care fraud investigations net $1.72B for 2022
HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.
Youth movement against cholesterol; hospital coffee machines as bacteria havens; HHS takes aim at poor maternal health - Morning Medical Update
ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million
Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.
FDA approves test for determining risk of opioid use disorder
Genetic test could counter overdose epidemic, still a ‘profound’ public health crisis.
Supreme Court to take up abortion drug case; socioeconomic status and heart health; a spike in premature deaths - Morning Medical Update
Jury convicts 3 for peddling phony nursing diplomas
U.S. Department of Justice announces pleas or convictions for 27 people involved in scheme.
Healthy habits go on hold as holiday stress adds up, according to AHA
Efforts to create special moments for others may take weeks of recovery.
Ending Parkinson’s disease; navy beans are good for the gut; health effects from ‘Doctor Who’ - Morning Medical Update
Obesity specialists growing in number across U.S., Canada
Board announces 40% increase from 2022 to 2023.
Food addiction as a cause of health problems; stopping e-cigs at the border; explaining the need for vaccines – Morning Medical Update
Physicians with disabilities earn less, work less
Study examines levels of self-reported disabilities and effects on salary.
Health insurance companies lock up market share across the nation
AMA examines how dominating metro areas has effects on patients and physicians.
Health effects from partner and child abuse; vaccine hesitancy; eliminating food waste – Morning Medical Update
Medicare leaders target PBMs, insurance coverage, pharmacy competition
Prescription drug prices, vaccine costs are also key issues.
Prescription drug rebates are coming: CMS
In 2024, beneficiaries could see savings per dose, according to new guidance on price increases relative to inflation.
U.S. health care spending hits $4.5 trillion in 2022
Physicians, hospitals, prescription drugs at top of list for expenditures.
COVID-19 booster approvals; fighting opioid use disorder; Social Security asks for money back – Morning Medical Update
USPSTF reviews weight loss interventions for children and teens
BMI is a ‘crude measure,’ but it appears youths are not meeting diet and exercise recommendations.
HHS: We must seize the promise and manage risks of AI, information chief says
House committee examines future of artificial intelligence in health care, energy and commerce.
Concussions in tennis; malnutrition and body mass; federal money for home and community-based services – Morning Medical Update
Health care legislation would disclose pricing information, enact site-neutral payment, regulate PBMs
House approves landmark ‘Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.’
Hypertension in couples; physician birth difficulties; Rocky Mountain spotted fever – Morning Medical Update
American Telemedicine Association announces new Clinician Council
Group advocates for telehealth availability and responsible use.
Healthy holidays; avoid this pathogen; uniting for health care competition – Morning Medical Update
Committee sends 19 health care bills for full House consideration
Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.
Health care a job leader for November
Federal figures show growth across some industries and declines in others.
Support for primary care; antiobesity medication use; scanning sewage for viruses – Morning Medical Update