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The top news stories in medicine today.
The 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule — What physicians need to know now
Here are key provisions that physicians need to know about the proposed rule.
What's broken in medicine—and how to fix it: A conversation with Marschall Runge, M.D., Ph.D.
The U.S. health care system is a mess. Here’s what needs to change.
Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? How to get started
Prior authorizations are a major burden for practices. How can AI and other technology help physicians in the fight?
AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — Large and small measures to combat antimicrobial resistance
An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.
More physicians are leaving traditional Medicare, with primary care hit hardest
New JAMA Health Forum study shows the rate of physicians exiting Medicare has doubled since 2010, with solo practices and primary care physicians leading the way.
Patient prices go up as hospitals take over physician practices, reduce competition
Study becomes the latest to confirm earlier research and suspicions about potential bad effects of consolidation in health care.
What you need to know about credit card surcharges
How to maintain compliance when using credit card surcharges
FDA clears Takeda Devices to simplify at-home immune therapy administration of HYQVIA
Takeda introduces HyHub and HyHub Duo, innovative devices simplifying at-home administration of HYQVIA, enhancing patient experience in immune therapy.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: How value-based MA models are saving billions
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains what top-performing Medicare Advantage groups are doing differently.
Ep. 74: From patient to president, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. (Part 1)
American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., joins the show to talk AMA priorities, primary care struggles and his personal journey from physician to patient.
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Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? The ethics issues involved
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Making ACO risk work for small practices
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains how to make ACO risk work for small medical practices.
Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? We are at a tipping point
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Ending MIPS and overhauling MACRA
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains the group's proposal for ending MIPS and overhauling MACRA.
New research upends obesity myth: It’s the calories, not the lifestyle
An extensive global analysis led by Duke University challenges long-standing assumptions that reduced physical activity is to blame for rising obesity rates.
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: What to know about prescribing antimicrobials
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: Collaboration is key with AI, physicians and other experts
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: the importance of point-of-care testing
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: Vaccines or antimicrobials? The best medicine needs both
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: The financial element of creating new antibiotics
‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: Developing new antibiotic drugs, or not
Patients trust physicians less when they mention AI, study shows
Even administrative use of artificial intelligence lowers perceived empathy, trust and competence, according to new research.
AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — The state of antimicrobial resistance in medicine
Can AI and tech help streamline prior auths? Small and rural practices might be left behind
Asset protection strategies for primary care physicians: Safeguarding your future
The possibility of a lawsuit or other liability damaging your practice and finances is very real.
GenesisM breaks ground on biomanufacturing facility in Bedford, Mass.
New 154,000-square-foot Class A facility aims to address the growing demand for purpose-built life sciences manufacturing infrastructure.
Lung cancer screenings can uncover treatable emphysema in patients
With advances in treatment options, primary care physicians have more good reasons to urge smokers to get screened.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Why every beneficiary needs an accountable care relationship
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why every Medicare beneficiary needs an accountable care relationship.