September 15th 2025
CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.
September 10th 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 introduces notifications for possible chronic high blood pressure. The company projects to catch more than one million previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension within a year of release.
September 9th 2025
HHS Secretary Kennedy, Ag Secretary Rollins roll out action steps for national initiative on health.
The reasons why patients don't take mediations are not insurmountable hurdles for physicians
September 2nd 2025
Joint essay adds to collective criticism of HHS secretary’s handling of health care.
As cancer survival rates climb, coordination between oncologists and primary care clinicians is key
Study calls for stronger coordination between oncology and primary care to improve outcomes for survivors.
Patients with obesity want respect, not lectures, in primary care visits
Drexel University research shows simple changes could make primary care visits more welcoming and less stressful for patients.
Value-based care tied to better care for patients with heart failure, Humana report finds
Patients in value-based care practices were nearly 28% more likely to receive full guideline-directed therapy.
Nalu Medical launches smaller wearable device for chronic pain therapy
Nalu Medical unveils a compact wearable device for chronic pain therapy, enhancing comfort and expanding treatment options for patients with peripheral nerve stimulation.
Physicians Foundation seeks nominees for award, grants around social drivers of health
Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.
Cambridge study reveals critical flaw in blood pressure readings — and how to fix it
Cambridge researchers identify a physical cause for inaccurate cuff-based readings and propose simple fixes that could improve diagnosis rates.
Painful prognosis: Physicians fear Trump, RFK Jr. will push U.S. health care from bad to worse
Exclusive results of a survey of Medical Economics’ physician audience.
SetPoint Medical raises $140 million to commercialize rheumatoid arthritis therapy
SetPoint Medical secures $140 million to launch innovative neuroimmune modulation therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, advancing treatment for autoimmune diseases.
Ultraprocessed foods: A majority of the American diet, and a majority bad for health
CDC, American Heart Association publish reports quantifying consumption and offering policy recommendations.
Orpyx launches next-gen sensory insoles to combat diabetes-related foot complications
Discover how Orpyx's innovative sensory insoles advance diabetes foot care, enhancing health outcomes and reducing costs through real-time monitoring and support.
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule marks a watershed moment for wound care and skin substitutes
When Medicare reimbursement skyrockets for a treatment, expect increased oversight from lawmakers and administrators.
Apreo Health secures $130 Million Series B funding to advance emphysema treatment trial
Apreo Health pioneers emphysema treatment with innovative device trials, aiming to transform care for millions suffering from COPD.
Ventric Health study shows primary care tool can identify hidden heart failure cases
Ventric Health advances heart failure detection with the Vivio System, enabling accurate diagnoses in primary care for improved heart health outcomes.
As colorectal cancer cases grow in younger adults, U.S. health care reaches ‘pivotal point’ in screening for it
Trio of studies examines state of CRC and best ways to engage patients since USPSTF updated screening recommendations in 2021.
Senators affirm independence of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Resolution comes as rumors swirl RFK Jr. will remove 16-member panel for being too ‘woke.’
Why patients and clinicians trust voice for mental wellness screening
Voice-based mental wellness screenings gain trust among patients and clinicians, offering a non-invasive, effective solution for mental health assessment.
Cardiosense wins FDA Clearance for wearable heart monitor, CardioTag
Cardiosense's CardioTag gains FDA clearance, advancing cardiac monitoring with wearable technology for personalized, noninvasive heart health insights.
Medicare at 60: President Johnson’s signature brought life to President Truman’s vision
The two presidents were friends who agreed on the need for ‘a healthier, stronger country.’
Vaping could wreck decades of progress in teen smoking rates
Study found teen vapers face high risk of smoking cigarettes, echoing 1970s trends
Transforming clinical care: How AI is powering more personalized and effective medicine
AI-driven platforms empower patients with personalized medicine, enhancing chronic condition management through tailored lifestyle recommendations and continuous support.
Diabetes patients face rising debt, credit risk and financial fallout
New research linking EHRs with credit reports reveals a disparity in financial well-being for patients with type 2 diabetes.
HHS: Mercury-based thimerosal is gone from U.S. vaccines
ACIP recommended barring additive that already was largely discontinued, and now RFK Jr. formally agrees.
Advanced Primary Care Management Services: A new proactive model for whole patient care
Teams, tech and accountability are part of a new model to improve care for patients with complex or chronic conditions.
Can an Apple Watch improve asthma management?
Digital asthma program shows sustained benefits in landmark clinical trial
The 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule — What physicians need to know now
Here are key provisions that physicians need to know about the proposed rule.
FDA clears Takeda Devices to simplify at-home immune therapy administration of HYQVIA
Takeda introduces HyHub and HyHub Duo, innovative devices simplifying at-home administration of HYQVIA, enhancing patient experience in immune therapy.
New research upends obesity myth: It’s the calories, not the lifestyle
An extensive global analysis led by Duke University challenges long-standing assumptions that reduced physical activity is to blame for rising obesity rates.
Lung cancer screenings can uncover treatable emphysema in patients
With advances in treatment options, primary care physicians have more good reasons to urge smokers to get screened.
AI-powered retina tracker shows near-perfect accuracy in detecting diabetic eye disease
AI-driven retina tracker advances diabetic retinopathy detection, enabling rapid, accurate screenings and expanding access to eye care globally.
What tech tools are driving better patient outcomes?
Independent practices say EHRs lead the way — but telehealth, patient portals and analytics tools are driving measurable results, especially in mental health care.