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Obesity, overweight rates grow but prescription rates lag for patients
‘Potential gap in clinical care’ apparent because physicians are not making medicines available to patients who need them, researchers say.
Morning Medical Update: Free medical marijuana certifications for Juneteenth; Patient catches fire and highlights need for prevention; Med-Cal lottery woman wins just in time
The top news stories in primary care today.
5 tips for defending against ransomware attacks
Pratices and hospitals focus on training employees against social engineering attacks. But they risk leaving themselves open to attacks that exploit network software vulnerabilities.
How remote therapeutic monitoring helps physicians improve patient care and education
One lasting legacy of COVID-19 is acceleration of patients’ acceptance of remote care management technology.
MedPAC recommends Congress approve site-neutral Medicare reimbursement
Officials note it could slow acquisition of physicians’ offices, but hospitals bristle at prospect.
Health care spending to top $7 trillion by 2031, CMS says
Medicare, hospital spending will be biggest drivers of growth
Morning Medical Update: Teens turning to drastic measures to lose weight; Alzheimer’s in the gut; Patients less likely to buy generic after bad news
How physicians can learn to say no
How physicians can stop saying yes when you really want to say no.
HIPAA cost confusion and privacy myths
A rebuttal to a 2019 article on HIPAA.
A 101-year-old doctor looks back
World’s oldest practicing physician reflects on the changes he’s witnessed over the course of his long career.
Were you harassed online during the COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone
Social media exploded with caustic criticism when physicians shared the facts and advocated for personal and public health.
AMA adopts policies aimed at curbing gun violence
Association calls for enforcement of background checks, end to social media posts glorifying gun violence
The benefits of providing culturally competent care
Being sensitive to the needs of patients from diverse backgrounds produces better health outcomes
Men had higher death rates than women as opioid crisis claimed lives in 2020 and 2021
Study examining mortality comes out as AMA updates policies on substance use.
Body mass index has ‘significant limitations’ as measure of health, AMA says
Physicians can use biological BMI, medications, lifestyle counseling as interventions to help patients dealing with overweight, obesity.
Morning Medical Update: Skin benefits of blueberries; International rights group calls out US hospitals; Suicide and homicide rates continue to rise for young Americans
Bill would split PBM pay from drug prices in Medicare Part D
Lawmaker calls for PBM breakup as analysts look at market effects on prescription medication prices.
Why medical practices need to automate the prior authorization process
Benefits include streamlined workflows, faster payer approvals, fewer claims denials
How much do Americans spend on primary care?
The U.S. spends more than 18% of its Gross Domestic Product on health care, the most of any industrialized country.
Can we finally realize the promise of EHRs?
Recent advances in technology make it possible to access and harness the vast amounts of clinical data EHRs have produced.
Morning Medical Update: Texas governor signs patient safety bill; 1.7 million Americans use health sharing arrangements; Next COVID vaccine should only target XBB strains
Lawmakers grill CDC Director Walensky over COVID-19 pandemic response
House committee debates credibility, accuracy, and influence of politics and science.
Inflation up in May; president touts slowing rate of price increases
Food prices still going up, but energy costs are declining, according to latest figures.
Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice
Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.
Work in health care? Your password is 123456
Health care sector employees tend to have very poor passwords, study finds
Morning Medical Update: Brain tumor vaccine shows promise; Biden admin finalizes deal preserving preventative care; Is nut consumption linked to longevity?
AMA mounts new campaign for Medicare reform – ‘This cannot wait’
Physicians are struggling as costs increase, but payments are going down over time.
Women, minority groups face mistreatment in academic medicine
Study finds pervasive verbal and cyber harassment, other forms of incivility
High blood pressure cured…sort of
Study identifies gene variant that causes a type of hypertension and a cure for it
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