
The top news stories in primary care today.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Skyrocketing out-of-pocket health care costs and unexpected medical expenses are outpacing inflationary pressures which have already decimated the budgets of many American families.

Cold weather months and holidays are worst for unhealthy blood sugar levels

Hackers prey on “fear, uncertainty and doubt,” expert says

Poll shows majority of older adults are against the idea of incorporating life expectancy into screening guidelines

Patients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.

Benefits will come when physicians and health experts begin integrating large language models into practices, hospitals and insurance companies.

White paper argues for reconsideration of weight as a chronic disease with multiple causes and consequences.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses findings.

Copay accumulators, maximizers could reduce access to prescription medications among non-whites

Offices successful in diabetes treatment have common characteristics of high performance.

Republicans are more likely to say they are not getting the vaccine and that it isn’t safe

Among six categories studied, only physicians had lower rates than general population

Federal investigators allege kickbacks, money laundering in Texas.

Payers and providers must build trust among their patient bases to gain access to more quality data. But trust isn’t built overnight.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.

Is your practice as productive as it could be?

Survey examines patient feelings about doctors and emerging technology.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, discusses state-level information about physician disciplinary actions.

Funds will go primarily to clinics treating historically underserved groups

New survey shows significant increase in burnout symptoms just since 2021

Informational webinar scheduled for this week for physicians, other clinicians and practice managers.

The top news stories in primary care today.

If your patients aren't getting healthy sleep, consider coffee consumption.

Medical tech company leader says electronic health records 'should be a provider’s best ally' for patient care.

Warehouse-style retailer is the latest big name to jump into health care

We're in the era of online healthcare, but who's paying for it? And how much?

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, explains limited public access.

New data indicate potential for clinicians to maintain their current lung cancer screening model’s accuracy while reducing outcome differences linked to patient’s race and ethnicity