Medicare’s new payment codes could reshape primary care, but big questions remain
A JAMA viewpoint argues new reimbursement policies may deliver long-sought revenue to primary care, though uptake, staffing and fee cuts elsewhere cloud the outlook.
55% of health care workers eyeing new roles amid retention crisis, survey finds
Burnout, pay concerns and limited career growth drive workforce instability as employees push for education benefits and AI training.
Clinicians value patient experience, but feel limited in impact, report finds
New report highlights cost, coverage and prior authorization barriers, with technology seen as a potential solution.
Baxter launches new patient monitoring device with advanced connectivity, security features
Baxter's Welch Allyn Connex 360 enhances patient monitoring with rapid vital sign capture, improved data security, and seamless integration for health care teams.
Barriers remain between physicians and needed mental health care
Three physician experts propose solutions to open up access for doctors struggling with mental health concerns.
ShiraTronics reports yearlong migraine relief with implantable neuromodulation therapy
ShiraTronics unveiled an implantable device that offers sustained migraine relief, reducing headache days and improving quality of life for patients.
Cutting through the noise: 6 smart ways to control your EHR costs
EHR software is often one of a practice’s biggest expenses — but not always the best understood. Here’s how to avoid overpaying while still getting the tools you need.
Don’t dilute the art of medicine: How AI can support clinical judgment
AI enhances clinical decision-making by streamlining workflows and supporting providers, but it must complement human judgment to ensure quality care.
Introducing MedWay: An eye on cybersecurity and patient records
The California Medical Association launches MedWay, a new administrative management service for independent medical practices.
FDA debuts real-time safety dashboard for cosmetics; Colgate to change toothpaste packaging after Texas AG fluoride probe; cancer advocates flood Capitol Hill as funding fight looms – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
HHS announces 5 new ACIP members for September meeting
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices gets 3 physicians, pharmacist, epidemiologist.
Most parents trust core childhood vaccines, question flu and COVID shots, survey finds
New national poll highlights partisan divides and confusion as federal policy shifts under RFK Jr.’s HHS.
Advocates say rural hospitals need Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion
CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.
Philips and Masimo extend monitoring alliance with new AI, wearables focus
Deal aims to broaden device integration, speed up adoption of next-gen monitoring tools.
Medical practice financial viability ‘in peril’ as physician pay decreases
MGMA, Accountable for Health offer analyses of 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Nutrition in medical education, with David Eisenberg, M.D.
David Eisenberg, M.D., joins the show to talk about the importance of nutritional education for physicians.
Introducing MedWay: The logistics of enrolling in a management service
Louisiana chiropractor sentenced for $2.3M fraud schemes; most Americans back MMR vaccine requirement for school; acupuncture eases back pain, disability, in older adults – Morning Medical Update
2026 Medicare reimbursement: ‘Inadequate physician payment has real-world consequences,’ AMA says
Comments published about next year’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
OIG RPM data show compliance, outline enforcement priorities
CMS is at a decision point: How to improve regulation while maintaining access
Introducing MedWay: Saving time for physicians and support staff
Primary care in crisis: comments from 3 experts
Leaders of the Milbank Memorial Fund, Robert Graham Canter and Primary Care Collaborative discuss a key part of the U.S. health care system.
RPM, AI, hearing devices get CPT code updates for 2026
AMA announces updates to ‘the backbone of health data interoperability.’
Trump’s ‘most-favored nation’ drug price push: Key takeaways from our expert panel
Trump’s “most favored nation” drug pricing order could lower costs but raise new challenges for physicians, patients and pharma.
Leadership and mental health in medicine, with AOA President Robert Piccinini, D.O.
Robert G.G. Piccinini, D.O., D.FACN, recently-appointed president of the American Osteopathic Association, joins the show to talk leadership, mental health and his goals as president.
Introducing MedWay: Why is independent practice important to health care?
Hot button contract tips from a health care lawyer
Amanda Hill, J.D., explains how physicians can stay out of legal trouble by tightening documentation, monitoring billing practices and creating a culture where staff feel empowered to flag risks early.
“Kissing bug” disease an endemic in the U.S.; National Academies proposals to improve breastfeeding rates; TB fight at risk amid funding cuts – Morning Medical Update
AI hype versus reality in health care billing
Doug Marcey, CTO of Coronis Health, breaks down where AI fits into revenue cycle management — and why the right processes need to come first for automation to truly deliver results.
Independent physician practices deliver lower-cost care: Study highlights need for site-neutral payment reform
Costs change based on site of care, and physicians’ hospital affiliation or independent practice, according to new research.
