Todd Shryock

In remarks to the Better Medicare Alliance 2019 Medicare Advantage Summit, CMS Administrator Seema Verma shared the Trump Administration’s vision for the future of American healthcare.

Psychiatric collaborative care management may improve patient outcomes and boost revenue, but before you report it for reimbursement, make sure you understand the following five facts.

Certain models of the MiniMed insulin pump were recalled by its manufacturer Medtronic due to potential cybersecurity risks related to the pumps’ wireless communication with other devices, such as glucose meters and monitoring systems.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring transparency in healthcare prices, a move he hopes will drive down costs by helping consumers make informed choices. 

Results of a physician survey dispels the myth that doctors are reluctant to refer patients to specialists for access to clinical studies.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote July 10 on the Connected Care pilot program, which would provide $100 million to develop new telehealth programs for rural and underserved areas as well as veterans.

Thomas H. Lee, MD, Press Ganey’s chief medical officer, talks about the growing importance of the patient experience and how it can affect care outcomes.

The proposed rule would update the Part D e-prescribing program by adopting standards that ensure secure transmissions so as to expedite prior authorizations.

The biggest perceived threats in healthcare are the risks associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, third-party vendors and program development/management, a survey of 60 high-level healthcare executives reveals.

A study of millennial physicians shows they are frustrated with administrative burdens and the pace of change in healthcare, and see technology that bolsters patient engagement as a key solution.

In the past, a practice could offer a handful of Saturday appointments and that was about the only convenience patients expected. But patients are now demanding the same expectations from practices that they do from restaurants or retailers, and if they don’t get them, they find another doctor.

Researchers from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute are conducting a study to learn what causes the high incidence of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders in select rural areas in Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana and offer clues on how to alleviate them.

The agency announced five new payment models focused on primary care. Here’s what you need to know.

A survey of 2,428 U.S. consumers and 158 physicians conducted by consulting firm EY found that both groups want to embrace new technology that improve engagement.

New research from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) shows that the median compensation for established providers is on the rise, with primary care physicians seeing a 3.4 percent increase from 2017 to 2018.

A survey of 83 healthcare organizations across 34 states shows that core discretionary benefits, such as retirement plans, medical insurance, income protection, time off, and professional development, did not significantly change from 2014 to 2018.

The Trump administration has proposed rolling back federal rules prohibiting discrimination in healthcare against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals that are part of the Affordable Care Act.

A survey of 782 independent medical practices reveals that burnout and getting paid are concerns, but most are optimistic about their future.

CAQH CORE, a healthcare industry-led operating standards group, has announced new rules that move the healthcare industry closer to fully automating the prior authorization process.

A survey of members of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the national trade association for insurers, shows that the importance of virtual care is increasing. The results indicate that virtual care is widely and readily available to most patients through their health plans.

The state of Washington has approved a law to offer a universally available public option to its residents.

Practices are increasingly coming under attack by cyber criminals, so physicians must take steps to improve their security efforts.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $33.3 million grant to develop new antibiotics to treat deadly bacteria that have become resistant to current treatments. The grant was awarded to David S. Perlin, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation in Nutley, N.J.

Walgreens, the national drugstore chain, is launching a primary care service for adults starting with the Houston market and possibly expanding into other cities at a later date.

Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) is warning the Trump administration to not move “too far, too fast on implementing new rules on electronic health information.”

A randomized clinical trial conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration studied the effects of maximum sunscreen application on 24 healthy participants. In all cases, four chemicals were absorbed into the body at a level greater than FDA recommendations, but the long-term implications are unknown.

A joint study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Times shows that workers with employer-sponsored health plans are in many cases struggling to cope with average deductibles that increased 212 percent between 2008 and 2018.

Known as the CMS Primary Cares Initiative, these models are intended to transform primary care to deliver better value for patients throughout the healthcare system.

Plotting a financial path to practice success

Report identifies biggest risks for primary care doctors.