Feds sue Cigna for bogus billing for Medicare Advantage patients
Justice Department says Cigna pocketed millions; complaint follows national news report about widespread fraud by Medicare Advantage insurers.
Hospitals implement retention strategies to stave off staffing shortages
Almost all respondents report raising wages to boost retention, according to a Kaufmann Hall report
Analyzing social determinants of health in theory and practice
Why health care needs to change to recognize outside factors.
1.3M adults rationed insulin to save money in 2021
Study examines patient action that ‘is frequently harmful, and sometimes deadly.’
Survey: most patients don't seek out health care prices
Only about one-third of patients shop around for health care services, a recent AKASA survey found.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 18, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Artificial Intelligence in medicine: what it means for primary care
How can the learning capabilities of artificial intelligence algorithms be used to complement primary care doctors' training and analytical skills to produce the best outcomes for patients?
Hospitals continue to struggle with margins as costs rise
Report shows margins on patient operations are near zero
Six strategies to mitigate provider burnout
Physicians must lead a team effort to generate support at every level of the organization.
Mistreatment of physicians with disabilities is widespread, study finds
Offensive remarks, threats of violence come from coworkers and patients alike
Logistics and marketing your direct care practice
Focusing on details like hiring, supplying and marketing for your practice are key.
Why Austin, Indiana, is not an isolated case
In poverty, people make choices from options available.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 17, 2022
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency into 2023
Administration pushes for vaccines and boosters for the fall.
Who pays for technology advancements in health care
Software that boosts patient care is great, but who is going to foot the bill?
HIV spreads as opioid users share needles
In 2010, infections and hepatitis C foreshadowed another epidemic.
Primary care patients did better with telemedicine than in-person visits during COVID-19 pandemic
As lawmakers consider future of funding, study reports video visits provided quality care across 13 of 16 measures.
15 metropolitan areas with the fewest primary care physicians per 100,000 people
General population grows, but primary care physician population is not keeping up in some cities.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 14, 2022
AMA: Pharmacy benefit managers dominate health insurance services in state, local markets
Consolidation and lack of competition create risk of higher prices for patients.
Discovering the opioid epidemic
A new physician is surprised at requests for prescription painkillers.
Introducing three new Medical Economics video programs
Medical Economics and Medical World News are joining forces to provide business, financial and practice management content on demand.
Medical care helps drive CPI up 0.4% in September
Over the last 12 months, the full CPI has increased 8.2%
FDA gives nod to COVID boosters for children as young as 5
Agency seeks to reduce exposure risks as in-person schooling resumes
15 metropolitan areas with the most primary care physicians per 100,000 people
Local level data needed to understand gaps in services, analyst says.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Oct. 13, 2022
Health insurance coverage is up, but many still uninsured or underinsured
Commonwealth Fund survey predicts the situation will worsen as pandemic measures expire
CMS proposes first-ever nationwide directory of health care providers, services
Agency to seek public comment on benefits of centralizing provider data
MGMA 2022: Physicians don’t have to be mental health experts to become mental well-being advocates
Lack of providers, stigma are barriers to seeking needed care, but meaningful conversations can help.
Introducing Austin, Indiana, with the town physician
A ‘Tale of Two Cities’ off Interstate 65
