Physician turnover surges in private equity-acquired practices, study finds
New research highlights a sharp increase in physician departures following private equity acquisitions, raising concerns about workforce stability and patient care.
Trump touts new ‘golden age’ as jobless report shows employment steady
But federal workers feel sting in unemployment report of president’s first full month in office.
Medical Economics Pulse, March 7, 2025: $74 billion medical expenses, mental health in COPD patients, bridging the digital health divide
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for March 7, 2025.
Telehealth: What’s at stake?
A slideshow of the analysis by the American Telemedicine Association.
81% of physicians: 'Technical proficiency is as important as clinical expertise'
Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.
Google cloud expands generative AI capabilities for health care
Company adds ability to analyze tables, charts and diagrams
How neuro-symbolic AI closes the trust gap for physicians
A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.
CDC considers allowing nonphysicians to read complex chest x-rays: What could go wrong?
The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.
Doctors, lab marketers to pay $1.9M in kickback settlement; teens who sleep less have higher blood pressure; world’s oldest llama supports chronically ill children – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Investing in liquefied natural gas stocks
Exports are projected to grow tremendously long-term
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover health care costs last year
West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.
MedPAC hammers out recommendation on doctors’ reimbursement in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Reimbursement based on Medicare Economic Index, updated cost data, settings all in play.
FDA nominee Makary faces scrutiny over vaccine, drug controversies
HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.
Study finds mental health disorders in COPD patients often undiagnosed, undertreated
Undertreated depression and anxiety may be making patient COPD symptoms worse
Find your freedom: Practical strategies for physicians returning to independent practice
A look at how to make the transition
GLP-1 monthly price reductions; promising non-opioid pain medication; combination of exercise and healthy eating ‘best protection’ against heart diseases in women – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics Pulse, March 5, 2025: Discrimination delays care, GI disorders and school absences, AI-powered medical imaging
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for March 5, 2025.
Workplace violence, practice safety and patient care with Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety, CENTEGIX
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.
Bhattacharya outlines plan to restore credibility at National Institutes of Health
Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.
Helping health care’s 'digital have-nots' bridge the digital divide
Despite advances in health care information exchange, the flow of data between large hospitals and small care facilities is anything but smooth and seamless.
Teenage mentors and smartwatches help rural seniors bridge digital health divide
A Florida Atlantic University study paired high school students with older adults to improve tech literacy and health tracking.
Trump: Administration will ‘keep our children healthy and strong’
President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.
This year's top congressional medical technology priorities
AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the trade group for medical device manufacturers, released a list of priorities for Congress. Here are some of the key objectives.
What you need to know about practice safety
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping your practice safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.
‘Man with the Golden Arm’, who saved 2 million babies, dies at 88; poor sleep, poor mobility in women with chronic conditions; mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancer – Morning Medical Update
Primary Care Scorecard: A review with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund
‘The Cost of Neglect’ is growing, according to the third analysis of the state of primary care.
Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business, expands value-based care reach
The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.
Athenahealth, Abridge join on AI clinical documentation venture
Artificial intelligence platform can be used in ambulatory care practices.
From challenge to change: Best practices for value-based care
Adopting a value-based approach to clinical, financial and administrative operations can help physician practices thrive in both FFS and VBC worlds.
Enhancing primary care: The impact of pharmacist-led chronic care and AI-driven telehealth
Physicians, pharmacists and artificial intelligence can join to form a cost-effective solution that improves patient outcomes and financial sustainability.
