Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
Business group sounds the alarm on historic surge in health care costs for 2025
Employers face tough decisions on health care coverage as costs continue to rise.
Primary care could hold the key to early dementia risk detection
Study finds that primary care physicians have an opportunity to identify and possibly mitigate dementia long before symptoms become apparent
When it comes to critical medical decisions, AI is mostly guessing
Study found that AI struggles with understanding complex medical codes, even when specifically trained for medicine
Experts urge safe implementation of AI in health care through new guidance
Guidance takes a pragmatic approach to managing AI systems in clinical practice
Who needs a doctor when you have a glass of water?
Study found multiple benefits for patients who stay hydrated
Two stars: Fewer people leave positive reviews for health care facilities post-COVID
Study finds a notable shift in the public perception of care after the pandemic
If tariffs go through, the cost of most medical devices will go up
With the majority of devices manufactured outside the U.S., any increase in tariffs is likely to drive up health care costs
Your patients’ browsing habits may be driving their negative moods
Poor mental health can be driven by online browsing choices - but a free tool can help
Is a lack of understanding driving alcohol-related deaths in the U.S.?
Researchers find an alarming rise in alcohol-related deaths and a lack of public understanding of the risks from drinking
CMS reports strong start to 2025 marketplace open enrollment, builds on record-setting success
Nearly 500,000 uninsured signed up for coverage in 2025
Study highlights alarming life expectancy gap in the U.S.
Researchers issue a call for action on health disparities among ethnic groups
Global medical costs to increase by double digits for third straight year, survey finds
Rising utilization and pharmacy costs, along with new technologies, blamed for the rise
Dallas jury finds practice liable for Medicare fraud that could result in more than $300 million in penalties
Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed
The top 15 data points that hackers steal from you
When data gets leaked to hackers, you might be surprised what they most commonly access
Most Medicare beneficiaries risk overspending on prescription plans
Study shows that most beneficiaries skip comparing Part D plans that might better suit their needs and their wallet
Private equity and publicly traded hospices show lower caregiver satisfaction compared to not-for-profits
Study shows that ownership model matters when it comes to caregiver satisfaction, and that doctors should know the ownership structure of hospices.
Your short trip to the gym doesn’t cancel out your long day of sitting
Study finds sitting too long may undermine heart health, even with exercise
Ransomware surge highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in health care
Ransomware activity in healthcare is reaching critical levels, and physicians need to take action to protect their practices and their reputations
The 3 medical devices most likely to be hacked
Medical devices, particularly older ones, are common in any medical setting. But did you know that some of them can become gateways for hackers to access sensitive information?
Three out of four patients see U.S. health care as broken but optimistic about technology’s role, survey finds
Patients still want a human-centered connection with their health care providers
October inflation went up – but within expectations
CPI up 0.2% for the month, up to 2.6% overall
Number of physician assistants continues to grow
New York, California, and Florida all have large concentrations of new PAs
5 tips for practices dealing with high-deductible health plans
High-deductible health plans can create billing problems, especially early in the year before most patient deductibles have been met. Here are some ideas on how to help your practice cope.
High labor costs hitting hospitals as physicians generate less revenue
Revenue is increasing but physicians and providers are working more while generating less money.
Does telehealth lead to unnecessary care?
Study reveals surprising facts about telehealth and its effects on costs
Everything you need to know about the latest change to MOC - and what might be next
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement. Here's what you need to know about that - and what else might be changing.
How the most recent MOC change is a reflection of new leadership at the organization
ABIM has a new leader and the most recent change - the removal of the 2-year points requirement - is a reflection of the new direction the organization is headed.
ABIM notifies 12,000 physicians about the most recent MOC change - and the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment proves popular
When ABIM removed the 2-year points requirement for MOC, approximately 12,000 physicians were affected by the change. ABIM is reaching out to notify those affected. In addition, other MOC changes, like the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment, have also proven popular and similar programs may be launched.
ABIM is listening to feedback about other possible changes
Furman McDonald, MD, president and CEO of ABIM, is listening to feedback that led to the removal of the 2-year points requirement for MOC and could lead to other future changes.