Ron Southwick

Office visits with specialists more likely than telehealth visits to result in follow-ups

NIDA study shows significant gender difference, but reasons are uncertain

States are determining some recipients are no longer eligible. Hospitals are providing more charity care, an indication that some have lost coverage.

Study finds pervasive verbal and cyber harassment, other forms of incivility

Patients are the biggest offenders, but many also encounter racism from colleagues and supervisors

Survey also reveals preference for online payment options

Patients say they want more time with providers and find it too difficult to get appointments.

Many states have adopted similar legislation mandating clinician involvement in preparing patients for hospital discharge

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.

The two companies announced the expansion of their work together, and a few hospitals are already using a new solution involving artificial intelligence.

Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.

During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.

Senators are asking the White House to extend a policy that helps rural hospitals retain staff in areas with low wages.

Cybercriminals increasingly target patient data stored by third-party vendors and business associates

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.

Only one in four U.S. hospitals provide full transparency on prices, Patient Rights Advocate report says.

The two companies are leaders in medical liability insurance. They hope to close the deal in the second half of 2023.

Hospitals, school districts, financial firms, critical infrastructure are all among victims, according to the FBI.

Facing a divided Congress, healthcare advocates will be pushing for assistance in several areas, and aiming to avert cuts to key programs.

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 Association of the American Medical Colleges released a report that offers more insight on the nation’s physician workforce.

The head of the American Medical Association recently spoke out against lies aimed at doctors about abortion, gender-affirming care, and threats against physicians.

The fifth annual event is drawing thousands of healthcare leaders and innovators to Las Vegas.

Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.

Only about one-third of patients shop around for health care services, a recent AKASA survey found.

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.

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.

A new study on the gender pay gap in medicine examined earnings data from more than 80,000 doctors.