Todd Shryock

More than 100 physician organizations urge congress to pass legislation to stabilize payments

Annual inflation rate at 6%

More than 2 million providers exchanged patient data more than 21 billion times in 2022

Report shows that of those with medical debt, 73% owe some or all to hospitals

Japanese study showed that despite the challenges of the pandemic, solid primary care was still key to keeping people out of the hospital

If the ACA is forced to drop some preventive services, many adults say they will not pay for them out of pocket

More spending can equal better access, but there are large discrepancies among states.

Even small practices can see gains in revenue, productivity, and morale when employees are allowed to work remotely.

Fed chairman says recent data may indicate bigger boosts to the interest rate are needed to tame inflation

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.6% in January

Number of patients investing their HSA funds is increasing

NEJM opinion piece highlights how lawmakers are intruding into medicine – with little or no expertise

By law, hospitals have been required to make public their prices for goods and services since Jan. 1, 2021, but not all are complying

Many are losing confidence in their ability to pay for health care

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.

Men and women have different factors that influence their perceptions

Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.

Health organizations commit to rigorous eligibility requirements

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 increases burnout and thoughts of suicide in doctors

Digital monitoring of patients for routine care may have more benefits than first thought.

Despite higher excess deaths and greater COVID exposure, physicians still had a lower excess death rate than the general population

Which of these top trends are you missing out on?

HDHP continue to grow in popularity with employers.

71% doing contract work experience little to no burnout

U.S. spends more but has lower life expectancy and higher death rates

At least one more rate hike expected this year, but investors hope any hikes are small and short-lived.

End of the public health emergency will end remote prescribing of controlled substances

Navigating Medicare’s pay cut and other changes that will affect your reimbursement

Some improvements seen in December, but hospitals still suffering