SPOTLIGHT -
Patients say U.S. health system is failing them, according to new poll
Patients say they want more time with providers and find it too difficult to get appointments.
How CARE Act laws are improving patient outcomes
Many states have adopted similar legislation mandating clinician involvement in preparing patients for hospital discharge
Hospital lobby takes aim at site-neutral payments
Lawmakers and advocates are showing interest in reducing Medicare reimbursements for some services at hospital outpatient departments. Hospitals contend the cuts would reduce services for patients.
HIMSS23: Microsoft and Epic are bringing AI into electronic health records
The two companies announced the expansion of their work together, and a few hospitals are already using a new solution involving artificial intelligence.
Are 340B drug discount programs at risk of being cut?
Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.
The key to fixing physician burnout is the workplace, not the worker
During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.
Rural hospital crisis: Momentum builds in Congress for bipartisan legislation
Senators are asking the White House to extend a policy that helps rural hospitals retain staff in areas with low wages.
Data breaches continue to plague health care industry
Cybercriminals increasingly target patient data stored by third-party vendors and business associates
Biden's State of the Union: What he said about health care topics
The president wants to lower prescription drug costs for more Americans. He also hailed the progress on the COVID-19 pandemic and the approaching end of the public health emergency.
Report: Hospitals still lagging on price transparency
Only one in four U.S. hospitals provide full transparency on prices, Patient Rights Advocate report says.
Medical malpractice insurers Curi, Constellation announce $2 billion merger
The two companies are leaders in medical liability insurance. They hope to close the deal in the second half of 2023.
Active U.S. health care hackers 'Hive' disrupted by feds
Hospitals, school districts, financial firms, critical infrastructure are all among victims, according to the FBI.
What hospitals will lobby for in 2023
Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.
New survey: Healthcare workers don't like their jobs
A Qualtrics survey found healthcare workers have a wide number of frustrations, and nearly 4 in 10 said they are considering finding other jobs.
The face of today's doctor: Getting older, more women, and other demographic changes
The Association of the American Medical Colleges released a report that offers more insight on the nation’s physician workforce.
AMA chief: Stop the harassment and threats against doctors
The head of the American Medical Association recently spoke out against lies aimed at doctors about abortion, gender-affirming care, and threats against physicians.
HLTH Conference begins in Vegas: What physicians need to know
The fifth annual event is drawing thousands of healthcare leaders and innovators to Las Vegas.
Major health policy issues still pending for 'lame duck' congress
Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
Survey: most patients don't seek out health care prices
Only about one-third of patients shop around for health care services, a recent AKASA survey found.
What Biden's student debt forgiveness plan means for physicians
The president’s student loan initiative only covers a portion of the average debt of medical school, but the Association of American Medical Colleges says it still does some good.
Report: Employers, insurers pay hospitals drastically more than Medicare does
Employers and insurers are paying far more in hospital costs than they would if they paid at rates comparable to Medicare, a new RAND report found.
Female physicians earn millions less than male counterparts, new report finds
A new study on the gender pay gap in medicine examined earnings data from more than 80,000 doctors.