Reducing the risk of violence against health care workers: Effective solutions needed
Violence against health care workers has almost become a routine, if frightening, aspect of their jobs.
Seven-minute cancer treatment; Air pollution more dangerous than drugs or alcohol; Free antidepressants in Uruguay - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
For a sustainable health care workforce, we need to listen more
Measuring engagement is key to meaningful change when workers are straining but loyal, and want to build a culture of excellence.
A physician’s guide to a mentally healthy workplace
With stressful conditions increasing and mental health decreasing, what is a primary care physician to do?
Trends of smoking in America – a slideshow
If your patients don’t use cigarettes, they may be vaping or using marijuana.
‘The time for incrementalism is over’ – National Academy of Medicine report urges major changes in U.S. health care
Americans spend huge amounts of money for ineffective care, declining life expectancy.
Addressing drivers of health: What are they?
Five key elements to help patients get healthy.
A promise fulfilled, for now
Primary care gets catch-up in latest AMGA compensation survey.
Biden administration unveils first prescription drugs subject to price negotiations
CBO estimates program could save nearly $100 billion over 10 years
Research recruitment in patient portal check-in; Omicron less likely to lead to long COVID; Pfizer plant could restart production in Q4 - Morning Medical Update
Majority of independent practice owners say the industry is threatened
Growth is still anticipated for many, despite challenges
Addressing drivers of health: An introduction to Let’s Take 5
Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, MBA, discusses drivers of health.
Americans support Medicare drug price negotiations
Patients prefer paying less for prescriptions over ‘unfair, anticompetitive behavior.’
What preventive cancer screenings mean to patients and the economy
Investigators said the findings show how efforts to encourage more people to get recommended cancer checks are crucial.
Social media doesn't cause depression, brain-computer interface allows paralyzed woman to speak, watch video of others eating candy so you don't have to - Digital Pulse
The latest health care technology news
Health care's quest for responsible innovation
Why establishing AI safeguards to reduce risks in the prior authorization process is important
5 ways to get the best physician employment contract
There are simple tools that can help us achieve the best employment contract.
Who’s carrying medical debt in America? More middle class patients than rich or poor ones
Think tank examines which income groups have more unpaid health care costs.
Americans like telemedicine more after trying it: survey
Many also say technology makes them more likely to seek care
Gender affirming surgeries have tripled; COVID evolving 3 times faster in deer; Caloric deficit may benefit gut - Morning Medical Update
Better claims management hinges on the right people and processes
Want to improve your service to patients? Be proactive about your practice’s financial management.
Hospital finances decline in July
Decreasing volumes and bad debt take a toll
Feds continue hunting for medical fraud amid schemes launched in COVID-19 pandemic
List of criminal and civil actions is growing and Justice Department says there’s more to come.
Employer health care costs expected to rise 8.5% in 2024
Costs expected to exceed more than $15,000 per employee
Primary care continuity can lower health care costs, study finds
Seeing same provider at regular intervals is key to reducing spending
New sepsis guidelines; Bullying rates on the rise; Researchers want smoking age to rise to 22 - Morning Medical Update
Medicare ACOs saved billions last year
63% of ACOs earned shared savings in the program
Unlocking the future of health care: The power of digital transformation and AI
How telehealth and artificial intelligence will dominate in a new era of health care
How satisfied are American primary care doctors compared with other wealthy countries?
Primary care physicians in the U.S. can take comfort from knowing that PCPs elsewhere share their feelings.
Ransomware-based extortion hits new high in July
Russian-based hacker group responsible for much of the activity
