Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Report indicates inflation still on the rise
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.6% in January
Health Savings Account balances on the rise
Number of patients investing their HSA funds is increasing
Let medical boards do their job and keep lawmakers out of it
NEJM opinion piece highlights how lawmakers are intruding into medicine – with little or no expertise
CMS plans aggressive action to achieve more price transparency
By law, hospitals have been required to make public their prices for goods and services since Jan. 1, 2021, but not all are complying
Inflation affecting majority of consumer health care decisions
Many are losing confidence in their ability to pay for health care
Medicare prescribing trends: Lots of pain in Alabama
Majority of states have a statin as the most commonly prescribed Medicare drug, but Alabama’s collective pain level apparently exceeds that of the other 49 states.
Patient perceptions of cleanliness have a direct effect on reported infection rates
Men and women have different factors that influence their perceptions
Congressional committee calls for addressing barriers to medical education
Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.
Interoperability takes another step forward
Health organizations commit to rigorous eligibility requirements
Medical collections a majority of all collections despite wider overall decline
The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports decreased 18%, but it’s still one of the biggest problems for consumers
Imposter phenomenon is common among U.S. physicians
Imposter phenomenon increases burnout and thoughts of suicide in doctors
Does remote patient monitoring reduce outpatient appointments?
Digital monitoring of patients for routine care may have more benefits than first thought.
Physican mortality from COVID-19 higher than expected
Despite higher excess deaths and greater COVID exposure, physicians still had a lower excess death rate than the general population
The health care trends making an impact on medical practices in 2023
Which of these top trends are you missing out on?
The 10 states with the highest rates of private employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans
HDHP continue to grow in popularity with employers.
Majority of locum tenens physicians avoid feelings of burnout
71% doing contract work experience little to no burnout
Report shows U.S. lagging behind other countries in many key health care stats
U.S. spends more but has lower life expectancy and higher death rates
Fed raises interest rates a quarter point
At least one more rate hike expected this year, but investors hope any hikes are small and short-lived.
Telemedicine groups ask for clarity on remote prescribing
End of the public health emergency will end remote prescribing of controlled substances
Physician payment outlook
Navigating Medicare’s pay cut and other changes that will affect your reimbursement
Hospitals have worst year in 2022 since the start of the pandemic
Some improvements seen in December, but hospitals still suffering
Are health care workers happy they joined the Great Resignation?
Study shows what workers think about their new jobs and why they left in the first place.
Where does all that health data end up?
Survey shows that consumers don’t have access to their medical records and have no idea where their data ends up.
Fourth-quarter GDP growth exceeds expectations
2.9% pace was still lower than the third quarter, and recession fears still abound
Amazon Prime ups its pharmacy game
Prime members can now get common generic prescription medications for a $5 flat fee for all of them
Half of Patients With High-Deductible Health Plans Have Received a Surprise Medical Bill
High-deductible health plans can create patient problems with billing estimates and medical debt
Do online ratings help patients find better doctors?
Study looks at the effect of patient-generated online ratings on health care choices
Medicare ACO participation increases in 2023
13 million Medicare patients served by ACOs
Insurance coverage sees big gains between 2019 and 2021
Gains seen in demographic groups with typically higher uninsured rates
Four factors that will likely affect health care in 2023
The health care industry will face myriad challenges in the coming year