
The strategy of replacing physicians with NPs and PAs leads to worse outcomes, higher utilization costs

The strategy of replacing physicians with NPs and PAs leads to worse outcomes, higher utilization costs


Staggering changeover days of resident and attending physicians also found to have minimal impact on patient outcomes

Some sectors fare better than others, but health care employment is most recovered from the big drops that occurred during COVID.


Identifying challenges could lead to more residents entering primary care.


There’s potential for “a sea of change” in measuring quality of health care.

Cell phones can be hacked, but HHS cybersecurity agency offers advice.

Hospitals know they need digital solutions, but don’t know the best way forward

Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.

Study finds inappropriate use has financial and health costs

The top news stories in primary care today.

Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.

Study examines effects of law that makes records available to patients.

Many physicians say they're willing to take pay cuts to achieve these goals

President digs at House Republicans, while GOP slams HHS leader over federal budget.

The provision requiring various preventive coverages is being challenged in court

There’s a financial incentive for keeping patients healthy.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Placement rate hits record high, expected to grow with final numbers later this spring.

Decision comes as central bank weighs fallout of recent bank rescues

Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.

Study of enrollment trends highlights the benefits most employers offer their workers

Primary care doctors are community health leaders – and we need more of them in more communities.

What happens outside the doctor’s office affects patient health.

DAX Express is first to incorporate OpenAI’s GPT-4 capabilities


Department of Justice joins whistleblower lawsuit against pharmacy giant.

Demonstrating to patients that you understand their feelings can reduce tension and restore trust