Agentic AI: What is it?
Agentic AI comes with a lot of hype, but what can it really do for physicians?
The new standard for medical malpractice: Why the law just changed
Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence.
Health care organizations brace for potential effects of cuts to Medicaid funding
AMGA survey finds member organizations anticipate major changes if Congress, President Trump slash Medicaid.
Can primary care physicians capture diagnostic-quality heart imaging? One company says yes.
DESKi secures $6 million in funding to expand AI-powered cardiac imaging tool
Physicians in private practice — or not: How many are left?
A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.
Early Alzheimer’s may boost sociability; AI can scan old CTs to flag hidden heart risks; obesity breathing disorder may be treatable with an existing drug – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Physicians in private practice — or not: Introducing AIMPA
Health care groups continue warnings of dire consequences as Senate deliberates on Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Finance Committee publishes language that prompts new round of analysis, warnings for physicians, rural hospitals.
Study: Language barriers reduce CGM access for patients with type 2 diabetes
Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.
Protect CDC funding—Our patients depend on it
Funding cuts to the CDC threaten vital research and patient care for millions with autoimmune diseases, risking future treatments and public health.
Fired ACIP members: RFK Jr. has ‘critically weakened’ U.S. vaccine program
All 17 former ACIP members join in assessment in new JAMA editorial.
Kalogon launches Bondar, a custom wheelchair back support designed for medicare coverage
Bondar is a 3D-printed, custom-fit back support tailored to the user’s body shape
BioNTech CEO tops list of Big Pharma’s 10 highest-paid CEOs; first patient treated in global trial for muscle-weakness disease; high blood pressure in pregnancy linked to high seizure risk in children – Morning Medical Update
DermaSensor device improves skin cancer detection in primary care settings, studies find
In one of the studies, physicians aided by the DermaSensor device correctly referred 91.4% of cancers, compared with 82.0% without the device — a 50% reduction in missed cancer referrals.
Digital dementia screenings flag half of seniors in primary care settings
A large clinical trial finds digital cognitive assessments can catch early signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults — but primary care workflows and clinician buy-in remain key barriers.
Cannabis rescheduling: What direction will the Trump administration go?
Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.
Video consultations are quicker, easier and less expensive than in-person visits, study finds
Patients save hours, costs and carbon emissions without losing comprehension in preoperative virtual consultations, an Amsterdam UMC study finds.
OSSIO launches smaller, stronger, smarter bio-integrative suture anchors for orthopedic use
Device offers greater strength, natural healing, and easier integration with standard surgical techniques.
Cleveland Clinic study highlights importance of timing in preventing antibiotic resistance
Study uses an evolutionary modeling approach known as a “fitness seascape” to simulate how bacterial resistance develops in response to real-world treatment patterns.
Ep. 69: The physician shortage with Brian McKillop of AMN Healthcare
Brian McKillop, president of the locum tenens division at AMN Healthcare, joins the show to discuss the company's latest report on the physician shortage.
California physician sentenced for $1.5M Medicare fraud scheme; smart contact lens keeps an eye on your eyes; parents spending more time and money on children’s sports – Morning Medical Update
Lumeris and Google Cloud partner to expand access to primary care using AI-powered platform
Collaboration will build Lumeris’ Tom platform on Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure, with the goal of increasing access to high-quality primary care for millions of Americans.
Spirair announces positive results from first clinical study of SeptAlign nasal implant
Results show the device significantly improved symptoms of nasal obstruction in patients with nasal septal deviation
Practice size: How many doctors are in the office?
A slideshow with figures from a new study by the American Medical Association.
From residency to repayment: What new doctors need to know in 2025
Student loan repayment is evolving — new doctors need to make smart, strategic choices on forgiveness, IDR plans and refinancing this year.
The overlooked risk in physician estate planning: Who can legally access the EHR?
Electronic health records are vital to practice operations. A digital estate plan keeps them accessible
U.S. overdose deaths fell for the first time in years; vitamin D may boost chemo response in breast cancer; sleep apnea may be under-diagnosed in female athletes – Morning Medical Update
New bipartisan legislation takes aim at the physician shortage
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would add 14,000 Medicare-support training slots over seven years and codify rural residency support.
Sanders, senators float ban on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs
Under new legislation, patients would get far fewer suggestions to ‘ask your doctor if…’
ACP, AMA, parents’ group criticize ACIP replacement vaccine advisers, RFK Jr.’s selection process
Vaccine panel gets eight new members with no vetting, questionable backgrounds, according to doctors and mothers.
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