Walgreens expands its push into primary care
Pharmacy chain partnering with Pearl Health to expand value-based care to more primary care physicians
Primary care physicians support new Medicare code for ongoing, personalized treatment
CMS agrees, but surgeons and specialists fear a pay cut if family docs get more.
EHRs with poor usability more likely to miss medical errors
Report shows the importance of ease-of-use for physicians
Bill introduced in House would increase health care pricing transparency, reduce costs
Legislation also provides more funding for community health centers and diabetes research
FDA approves emergency use for updated COVID-19 vaccines
New shots scheduled to arrive this fall; CDC to discuss clinical recommendations tomorrow.
Addressing drivers of health: Data collection
Analyzing DOH is an inflection point for treatment.
Unlocking the potential of remote patient monitoring
People, process, technology and finance are keys to success
Lifetime Income Annuities Pay More Income than Before
Always a powerful planning tool, income annuities are an even better deal today.
Medical credit cards are the latest way patients fall deeper in health care debt, consumer advocates say
Supporters counter that payment options improve access to care as federal regulators seek more information on possible ‘predatory’ practices.
FDNY members still dying from 9/11 related illnesses; Antibodies work against new COVID variant; New normal body temperature- Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Medical Economics 100th anniversary: The first editor’s column from the 1923 debut issue of Medical Economics
A glimpse into the past as we celebrate 100 years of Medical Economics
How to combat the turnover crisis in outpatient medical practices
Clinicians seek professional autonomy, fair compensation
The 10 states with the most medical debt
Residents in these states are facing collections for bad medical debt.
CPT codes for 2024 unveiled
Updated code set is first to include descriptions of procedures and services in Spanish
Addressing drivers of health: Getting to know the Z-codes
Physicians can code for reimbursement.
How digital tools can help practices succeed in value-based care
Employing the right technology can bring improvement in key performance metrics
Can gene editing transform health care?
The exciting possibilities of gene editing.
3-D printed meds for kids; FDA reviewers say OTC decongestant doesn’t work; Dog bite deaths on the rise - Morning Medical Update
Many patients lack choice of remote vs. in-person behavioral health care
Doctors often don’t consider patients’ preference, study finds
Addressing drivers of health: Size matters
Smaller physicians’ office will need assistance.
Online AI test outperforms primary care physicians in assessing Parkinson’s disease
AI test offers quick and remote diagnosis that could ultimately help primary care physicians
Primary care physicians that are part of large health systems lead to increased spending and specialist visits
Patients in study had 22.4% higher specialist visits than the control group
Horseshoe crab blood alternative; COVID boosters could come tomorrow; “One chip challenge” death - Morning Medical Update
Proposed bill would bring more analysis to impact of health care consolidation
Legislation requiring annual reports to Congress has bipartisan support
NextGen sold to venture capital firm
Acquisition follows fine over charges company falsely claimed its software met certification requirements
Health leaders devoting more money to defend against cyber attacks
Attacks are having an effect on care delivery
Addressing drivers of health: The team extends beyond the practice
Collaboration is key for physicians and the community.
How primary care physicians can use home-based care models to reach rural populations
Success requires using home care team as extension of physician’s practice
New COVID variant may be less threatening than first feared; Obesity heart deaths have tripled; Naloxone could soon cost $10 - Morning Medical Update
2024 ICD-10 changes: What you need to know
There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that go into effect October 1, 2023.
