An unsafe practice means worse patient care
Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, explains how workplace violence impacts patient care.
1 in 6 U.S. physicians have contemplated suicide, Medscape report finds
After two years of decline, physician suicidal thoughts are on the rise, signaling a troubling reversal, says the Medscape Physicians and Suicide Report 2025.
Selling a practice: Why buyers are looking at more than just profitability
What you need to know about selling your practice
Trump orders ‘radical transparency’ for health care pricing
Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.
Prescriptions for ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic
UCLA research highlights the widespread use of non-evidence-based treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the role of misinformation and health care spending.
Navigating the health care staffing crisis: Strategies for success
Automation, flexibility and temporary staff all could be used to fill gaps when medical practices need workers.
Medicaid cuts explained: The history, changes and future of low-income health coverage
What physicians and patients need to know about Medicaid, its history, and Trump's plans to cut hundreds of billions from the program.
The Obesity Society commends FDA for ending obesity drug shortages; social media influencers spread misleading info regarding medical tests; this drug may prevent migraines in adolescents – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Physicians warn that AI will undermine judgment, increase prior authorization denials
AMA survey shows growing physician concerns over automated insurance denials.
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 26, 2025: Misconceptions about primary care spending, FDA clears new diabetes tech, challenges of performance-based pay
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 26, 2025.
Neuspera Medical reports positive trial results on battery-free neuromodulation system for urinary incontinence
Neuspera Medical's system could offer a less invasive, more patient-friendly approach to treating UUI. The company anticipates regulatory clearance later this year.
Selling a practice: When things go wrong
What you need to know about selling a practice
Trump plans for Medicaid come up as House subcommittee deliberates on PBM reform
Both sides support revising laws for PBM market, but Democrats and Republicans disagree on potential Medicaid changes.
FDA clears Tandem Diabetes Care’s Control-IQ+ for type 2 diabetes
New automated insulin delivery system expands access to advanced diabetes technology.
Why every physician in their 30s needs an estate plan
The financial life of doctors evolves quickly. Here’s why you should protect your assets — and your family — if something should happen.
Primary Care Scorecard: ‘We have to put primary care first’
A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.
Financial toll of health conditions: hundreds of billions of dollars
Author describes origin of new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade.
Primary Care Scorecard: ‘More than enough money’ for good primary care
AI can track brain aging, risk of cognitive decline; lab owner convicted in $4M Medicare fraud; immune cells may explain higher Parkinson’s risk in men – Morning Medical Update
Primary Care Scorecard: Reforming graduate medical education
Saving primary care: Physician experts outline three approaches
NIHCM hosts online forum with prescriptions to help a sector of health care that is in crisis.
Primary Care Scorecard: Why primary care is losing physicians
Performance-based reimbursement linked to increased burden, lower perceived quality of care
Annals of Family Medicine study shows negative impact of PBR on primary care physicians.
Selling a practice: Common misconceptions about selling
Primary Care Scorecard: Medicare undervalues primary care
Patients with diabetes achieve ‘same positive results’ from PCPs and telehealth as they would from specialists
Study finds that patients see the same results from advanced insulin delivery technology from primary care, telehealth training as they would from in-person specialists.
Public vastly overestimates primary care spending, study finds
U.S. general public overestimated primary care funding by 10 times.
Primary Care Scorecard: A surprising finding
Primary Care Scorecard: How it started
Maternal mental health key to heart health; 1 night of sleep deprivation alters immune system, inflammation risk; added sugar in U.S. infant formula – Morning Medical Update
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