Protecting patient data: Cybersecurity best practices for primary care physicians
Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.
Leading physician groups: Restoring online CDC, NIH data ‘a public health imperative’
Several leading physician groups issued a statement condemning the removal of data from federal government websites and databases in compliance with recent executive orders.
Health care a leading sector for adding jobs in January 2025 unemployment report
Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.
Hospital performance showed continued stability in 2024
Expenses continued to rise throughout the year, but they did not outpace inflation
How AI is changing cancer treatment
Unlocking new possibilities for precision medicine
Unhealthy food in NFL commercials; pharma group condemns GLP-1 Super Bowl ad; NFL wives, AHA promote water safety ahead of the big game – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
This AI-powered stethoscope can detect pulmonary hypertension
A new study highlights the potential of AI for early detection of PH.
The ransomware threat: Phishing and trends in cyber threats
Phishing is still a major access method to a medical practice - and trends in ransomware are changing
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 6, 2025: FDA smartphone warning, AI testing AI, cancer screening
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here's your headlines for February 6, 2025.
Home sleep apnea test receives FDA clearance
The SANSA can begin using cellular data upload capabilities, removing the need for apps or Bluetooth pairing
FDA issues warning about continuous glucose monitors
Some patients report not receiving critical safety alerts, creating potentially life-threatening situations
New payment model narrows Medicaid primary care funding gap
Risk-adjusted monthly payments better align funding with the needs of high-risk primary care patients, UMass Chan study finds.
Cancer screenings and prevention: How primary care physicians are saving lives
A family medicine specialist who works with cancer survivorship explains a study that shows how vital screenings are for patients.
AI is now testing other AI health care tools
Australian researchers are using an AI tool to assess an AI-powered cardiac diagnoses in emergency departments
AMR: On diagnosing illness, pharmaceutical companies, and global effects
An expert on antimicrobial resistance discusses how it involves patients in local doctors’ offices and around the world.
The amount of microplastics in human brains has tripled; less than 7% worldwide receive effective mental health treatment; diet could influence risk of depression, Alzheimer’s disease – Morning Medical Update
32% less hospitalizations, $11 billion saved from value-based care
Humana’s 11th annual Value-Based Care Report highlights the impact of value-based care on patient outcomes and health care costs.
The ransomware threat: Health care is a prime target - what can a practice do to protect itself?
Will health care continue to be a prime target in 2025? And what can a practice do to protect itself from these sophisticated cybercriminals?
Will biased AI ruin everything?
Study highlights need for ethical AI amidst global price race
DOGE turns focus to CMS spending, contracts, news report says
WSJ: Department of Government Efficiency examines payment and contracting systems.
Time has come for CMS to pare down prior authorizations: AMGA
Comments on 2026 rule include suggestions on behavioral health, AI and more.
ACP urges cost-effective migraine prevention over expensive new medications
New ACP guideline prioritizes affordable, patient-preferred migraine treatments over expensive CGRP therapies.
Is your family medical practice destined to die without a digital estate plan? Here’s what you need to know
A digital estate plan ensures your family medical practice transitions smoothly, preserving its legacy, operations, and patient care for future generations.
Medical device group asks for exemption from tariffs
AdvaMed points to supply chain risks if tariffs are applied to medical devices
Natural gas: A potentially timely energy investment
For most investors, energy is a challenging stock investment to get their heads around.
48% of U.S. adults overestimate the benefits of aspirin; connection between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia tripled post-legalization; $17 million Medicare hospice fraud – Morning Medical Update
RFK Jr. gets key vote, moves closer to confirmation as HHS secretary
Kennedy’s controversial nomination advances to a full Senate vote after a 14-13 party-line decision.
The ransomware threat: Where the gangs operate and how they find you
Ransomware groups primarily operate from a few countries, and how they find a small medical practice to attack might surprise you.
Antimicrobial resistance: Analyzing a global health threat
A physician expert discusses antimicrobial resistance across all of health care, and how primary care physicians can help.
Cuffless blood pressure device starts clinical trials
The wrist wearable can collect data on blood pressure, pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and ECG waveforms