Primary care buckling as physicians struggle to remain independent, experts say
Consolidation, reimbursement, patient health all in the mix for Senate Finance Committee.
Digital Pulse: AI accurately analyzes cardiac disease; AI can predict readmissions better than doctors; Your digital twin will test your treatment plan
The latest health care technology news
Acute care hospitals spend billions on quality data reporting: study
Greater use of electronic metrics could help reduce spending on quality measurement
The ABCs of malpractice insurance
Here are answers to some basic questions about malpractice insurance.
Morning Medical Update: How stress impacts comfort food consumption; 3D printed lungs helping study health risk of aerosols; Cryptic COVID case in Columbus
The top news stories in primary care today.
8 best practices for medical malpractice defense
Prepare as if you expect to be sued.
CMS releases list of prescription drugs subject to price reduction program
Patients will benefit by reductions in coinsurance payments
Survey results: Threats, opportunities facing primary care physicians
What’s the state of primary care? Physicians told us in our exclusive survey.
FTC orders more information from another group purchaser in study of PBMs
Trade group counters with new ad campaign, economic study about value of services.
Bill would expand nurse practitioner authority nationwide
More than 200 nursing organizations send letter to congress supporting the bill
Morning Medical Update: Older folks found to foist more moist particles into the air; Covid Czar leaves White House; New drug for marijuana addiction shows promise
Physician groups praise new Medicare primary care payment model, but ACOs have questions
CMS publishes additional paper on 'urgent need' to invest in and support primary care.
AI in medical care: A map for clinical practice and patient protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an exponential increase in the already rising interest within the medical field since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022.
New Making Care Primary model to start 10-year test in 2024
CMS announces goals for primary care physicians, clinicians to provide better coordination of care for chronic diseases.
AI good for medical advice, but referrals need work
Researchers analyze how ChatGPT responds to public health questions.
Morning Medical Update: Gut bacteria and longevity; People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before diagnosis; Chemo drug shortage
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Health care costs increasing physical and mental problems for patients
Study finds mounting costs and confusing billing statements are taking a toll on Americans' health
House committee drills down on CDC future, actions in COVID-19 pandemic
More authority? More oversight? More data? More communication? Physicians, lawmakers, public health experts ponder what lessons will make a difference going forward.
Federal court to consider Medicare drug price negotiations of the Inflation Reduction Act
Pharmaceutical giant Merck sues HHS, CMS directors in first legal challenge to law passed last summer.
Morning Medical Update: Face masks and wildfire smoke; Non-sterile, single-use pneumatic tourniquet cuffs conservation strategies; Suicide assessment tool
Smoking cessation: The time is now
Is tobacco use still a national health problem? Yes, and primary care physicians are in position to help patients quit.
Nurses face widespread bias, study finds
Patients are the biggest offenders, but many also encounter racism from colleagues and supervisors
Employers use various tactics to find and keep health care staff
AMGA survey lists responses to a job market that remains a challenge in 2023.
HHS-OIG touts investigations of fraud, but says resources are limited
Semiannual report to Congress highlights last six months of enforcement actions involving physicians and millions of dollars.
Nonprofit hospitals pocketing the cash rather than providing more charity care
Profits and cash reserves increased, but charity care stagnant
Morning Medical Update: Johnson and Johnson shot no longer authorized in U.S.; 22% of diabetic adults don’t know their A1C levels; Storing e-bikes and e-scooters inside can be dangerous
Digital Pulse: AI can improve predictions for invasive breast cancer; A chatbot is helping patients with their cancer care; Google takes over your Fitbit
Abolishing out-of-pocket medication fees could reduce health care costs
Study finds providing medications for free lowered median health care spending by $,1641 annually
Immunity to change: Building a healthy paradigm in the health care workplace
Health care for patients starts with the health of the team.
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