Telehealth is part of Congress’ spending plan, but more is needed, ATA says
Continuing resolution includes some provisions to help Medicare beneficiaries get online visits.
An AI breakthrough promises greater data privacy for physicians
Research finds open-source AI rivals GPT-4, paving the way for secure, in-house AI diagnostic tools.
Trump, Congress’ spending plan doesn’t help Medicare reimbursement for docs
MedPAC proposes a new funding formula, but federal budget does not make up gap for 2.83% cut in 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
A proven path to improve quality and reduce cost for Medicare patients
There are proven answers already available on how to save money and incentivize doctors better
Ep. 56: Leading a successful practice with Zed Williamson of Physician Growth Accelerator
Zed Williamson, founder and CEO of Physician Growth Accelerator, joins the show to discuss keys to success in private practice.
Social inequities could accelerate aging; replacing butter with plant-based oils may lower risk of premature death; weight loss increases risk of death for obese adults – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Telehealth advocates say Congress must not pull the plug on virtual care
ATA policy chief explains congressional power to extend flexibilities that allow Medicare to cover online visits.
Wyden pushes Bipartisan Health Care Act, Medicare reimbursement boost as government shutdown looms
The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.
Medical Economics Pulse, March 14, 2025: Payment models phasing out, osteopaths in the White House, inescapable EHRs
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for March 14, 2025.
CMS nominee Dr. Oz faces tough questions on taxes and Medicare in confirmation hearing
President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.
Technology in your practice: How to get started
Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?
Technology in your practice: What does the future hold?
Technology in your practice: Where AI has made the biggest difference so far
Technology in your practice: Are new AI tools safe?
Tariffs and medical devices: Is the uncertainty about tariffs the worst part?
Tariffs could play a big role in what you pay for medical devices, and they may disrupt the entire industry
Tariffs and medical devices: What has the industry response been?
Tariffs and medical devices: How will tariffs affect the competitiveness of US-based companies?
Tariffs and medical devices: Will factories move back to the US?
Tariffs and medical devices: The effect on the supply chain
Tariffs and medical devices: Who ultimately pays for the tariffs?
Tariffs and medical devices: How will they affect the industry?
Access and transparency, AI challenges, women’s health — what directions are best for primary care?
Three experts weigh in on contemporary issues for the National Academy of Medicine.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Physicians have a powerful voice
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking aim at fraud, waste and abuse
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The digital future of health care
A new noninvasive hearing aid for conductive hearing loss; western diet linked to increased risk for lung cancer; using AI to detect cognitive impairment – Morning Medical Update
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking examples from the 50 states
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The most pressing need in policy
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Bipartisan support, even in an era of political division
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Use levels in American medicine
