Half of Americans prescribed drugs they can’t afford; the health benefits of daily coffee; AI spots early organ damage caused by cancer treatment – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Align multilocation clinics for better efficiency and higher profit margins
Communication, consistency and uniformity across multiple locations will pay dividends in patient satisfaction and profitability.
Top patient complaints — and how your practice can solve them
Patient complaints reveal key insights for improving practice quality. Addressing these issues enhances satisfaction, boosts reputation and fosters patient loyalty.
AI-powered diagnostics: Can these tools help alleviate physician burnout?
AI tools are becoming more prevalent in back office operations, but they are also making inroads on the diagnostic side.
AI-powered diagnostics: Will patients trust the technology?
Physicians should consider ‘collective empowerment’ to tackle problems in U.S. health care: ACP
New ACP position paper outlines how unions, collective bargaining and protests could help doctors improve health care access and quality for patients.
Calyxo showcases promising results for its CVAC System device in kidney stone treatment
Results show that the system consistently achieves high stone-clearance rates across diverse patient populations and clinical settings—key factors in reducing repeat procedures.
PA lawmakers push to make ivermectin available OTC; top infection control groups urge hospitals to strengthen prevention programs; AI urine test to detect prostate cancer early – Morning Medical Update
90% of Americans delay preventive screenings, Aflac survey finds
Fear, inconvenience and distrust in doctors are keeping patients away from preventive care — even as health risks climb.
10 hidden costs that are hurting your practice's bottom line
Hidden costs are draining your practice. Here’s where they are — and how to take control.
Accountable care, value-based payment should be part of Making America Health Again
NAACOS urges Trump Administration to ensure ACOs and value-based care are part of health policy going forward.
AdvaMed CEO calls for tariff-free trade in medical technology
Scott Whitaker says tariff-free trade is critical to maintaining the industry’s competitiveness and ensuring patient access to lifesaving products
AI-powered diagnostics: Why developers need to maintain doctor trust
AI-powered diagnostics: The regulatory hurdles that need to be overcome
Ep. 62: Physician financial mistakes with The White Coat Investor
James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to discuss physician finances.
Using AI to target disease before symptoms start; an international heart exchange; AACR Annual Meeting kicks off the future of cancer research – Morning Medical Update
CorWave reports strong preclinical results for next-generation heart pump, eyes human trials
CorWave advances heart failure treatment with a groundbreaking LVAD, showcasing promising preclinical results and paving the way for human trials.
Mergers and acquisitions and economics trends for the physician practice management sector
What to make of the market right now? Here are insights on factors driving consolidation and strategies to build value in the physician practice management sector.
AI-powered diagnostics: What physicians think about AI diagnosing patients
AI-powered diagnostics: How the tools are developing to help doctors
ACP policy update 2025: A conversation with Brian E. Outland, PhD
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what 2025's health care shifts mean for physicians at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans.
USPSTF eyes update to vision screening guidelines for young children; a $134M ACA subsidy fraud scheme; autism not tied to faster cognitive decline in older adults – Morning Medical Update
ACP policy update 2025: Regulatory uncertainty creates risk for physicians adopting new technology
Discover how the communication freeze impacts the Physician Fee Schedule and compliance in healthcare, ensuring you stay informed and compliant.
ACP policy update 2025: How federal funding freezes could undermine clinical innovation and training
Funding freeze impacts Veterans Affairs and disrupts graduate medical education, raising concerns about future healthcare training and veteran support.
ACP policy update 2025: What's next for value-based care?
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses what practices should be doing now with the future of value-based programs up in the air.
ACP policy update 2025: How Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care
Brian Outland, PhD, expalins how Medicaid cuts threaten community-based primary care.
ACP policy update 2025: Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations
Brian Outland, PhD, discusses how Medicare appeal delays could strain practice operations.
ACP policy update 2025: How cuts to HHS could impact physicians and patients
Brian Outland, PhD, explains how HHS cuts could impact physicians and their patients.
Former DOJ officials warn of ‘big health care’ monopolies
Experts warn that expanding health care conglomerates threaten competition, increase costs and limit independent practitioners' autonomy, urging regulatory action.
Wearable device can detect individual cells moving in the bloodstream
MIT's CircTrek device revolutionizes health monitoring by detecting individual cells in real-time, promising personalized treatments and improved patient outcomes.