Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Study finds antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections
Even the presence of bacterial infection did not show a measurable impact
Older adults embrace non-traditional medical care sites, poll finds
Urgent care, retail clinics, and other alternative care win on convenience, but patients still prefer traditional primary care
Change Healthcare cyberattack inflicts severe damage on physician practices
AMA survey paints a grim picture of the aftermath of the cyber-attack, with an 36% of respondents reporting the suspension of claim payments.
First quarter of 2024 sees surge in hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions
With 20 announced transactions, this quarter boasts the most significant Q1 activity since 2020
The cost of health care is the top financial concern of retirees
Study shows the impact fears of health care costs have on behavior
Consumer prices surge, chances for interest rate cut fall
12-month inflation rate hits 3.5%, exceeding expectations
No one is billing for answering portal messages except primary care physicians
Even within primary care, very few physicians are charging for answering portal messages as allowed by Medicare
Study shows simultaneous education and treatment improve medication adherence in type 2 diabetes patients
Patients who received education and treatment simultaneously were more likely to start their treatment and stick with it
Good news: AI can’t replace primary care physicians…yet
AI models evaluated for accuracy in providing preventive medicine recommendations fare poorly compared to humans
Common risks facing medical practices — and what to do about them
What happens when patients can't get their prescriptions filled?
A report from HelpAdvisor provides a snapshot of the difficulties patients face in having their prescriptions filled.
Walgreens sells its Rhode Island primary care practices
Move is the latest in a series of exits from four states
The big takeaways from this year’s HIMSS conference
Rajan Kohli, CEO of CitiusTech, shares his thoughts on the health care technology show
The growing patient discontent with their insurance
Survey data from employer health insurance platform SureCo unveiled growing employee discontent with employer health insurance. Here are the key findings:
Physician burnout: What doctors really think about burnout and the proposed solutions
There has been a lot of talk about burnout in the medical profession, but what do doctors really think about it?
Inflation continues to rise in February, posing dilemma for the Federal Reserve
Inflationary pressures persisted in February, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising by 0.4% for the month and 3.2% from a year ago
What patients really think about their health insurance
Study offers insights into what patients are thinking along with trends in enrollment
Bipartisan spending bill leaves doctor groups disappointed
A 1.68% reversal of the 3.37% Medicare payment cut does not go far enough
7 trends in health care recruiting you can’t ignore
iCIMS’ February 2024 Workforce report revealed several key trends in health care recruiting.
The first line of defense against cybercriminals
Protecting your practice from hackers starts with empowering your employees
Health clinic faces $40,000 fine for HIPAA violations related to lax cybersecurity practices
HHS is applying increased scrutiny to health care cybersecurity practices
How an ESOP can help your practice remain independent
If your practice is looking for a way to not fall into the clutches of private equity or the local health system, then an employee stock ownership plan may be right for you
Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine
Whether the changes are good or bad probably depends on how much they help or hinder your ability to do your job
A better patient experience can drive better diabetes care results
Endocrine Society urges a shift in diabetes care by emphasizing the importance of patient experience.
What else do physicians need to know about ESOPs?
What else do physicians need to consider before establishing an employee stock ownership plan?
Can an ESOP be dissolved once created - and who pays the trustee?
Creating an ESOP doesn't mean you can't explore other options later on; plus, who oversees the ESOP and how are they paid?
What kind of practice is the best candidate for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?
Is your practice a good candidate for setting up an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?
What are the financial benefits of setting up an ESOP?
Understanding the biggest financial and tax benefits from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
What is an ESOP - and how it can help keep your practice independent
Setting up an Employees Stock Ownership Plan can help keep your practice independent by providing several financial advantages -- all while allowing you to maintain control.
Who handles being sick better: Men or women?
Facts about how we handle illness, and why a trip to the doctor isn’t part of the plan