
When he's not treating patients, you might find him dressed like a cowboy demonstrating his target-shooting prowess.
Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.

When he's not treating patients, you might find him dressed like a cowboy demonstrating his target-shooting prowess.

Common issues make smaller practice vulnerable to hackers

Evidence suggests a second booster improve protection against severe COVID

Declining revenue and inpatient volumes have followed the omicron surge

Physical attacks on health care workers is on the rise and the AHA wants Congress to help

Allowing unregulated apps to access patient health information could expose patient information to those it wasn’t intended for

No easy solutions for people who gained insurance coverage through Medicaid

AHA requesting CMS agencies to pilot technology and workflows prior to implementing regulations

Gen Z and Millenials are skipping rent because of debt, and their credit scores are suffering

Worldwide, physicians are seeing their mental health suffer, with 75% reporting high stress

MedPAC recommendations could be devastating to Medicare physicians

COVID-19 fallout pushes some issues to the top of the list.

More hikes expected to help slow rising inflation

Medical groups warn of sweeping ramifications if Congress follows recommendation

State agencies hope to move patients to marketplace

Companies hope to save money by setting up insurance plans that guide employees to the top PC physician

Official death toll is almost 6 million, but excess deaths indicate far more may have died from COVID than reported

AMA analysis shows three-year surge

May stop cycle of inflammation that can lead to diabetes and depression

Over-medicating may lead to adverse drug interactions and make their dementia worse

Researchers also advocate for more NP and PA authority

Disparity almost the same as four years ago

Skipping physicians for convenience not the best way for patients to receive care says AMA

Study shows that people who live in communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have higher rates of heart disease and mental health problems.

Vast majority of medical groups say prior auths continue to increase

Rural areas lag well behind their urban counterparts when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations

211 possible cases involving hospitals and physicians have been reported through the ONC portal

Emergency department visits are a big contributor

Margins were negative for the first time in 11 months

There are no specific threats at this time, but the U.S. government is warning all organizations to boost security as a precaution