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Value-based care tied to better care for patients with heart failure, Humana report finds

By Austin Littrell

August 22nd 2025

Patients in value-based care practices were nearly 28% more likely to receive full guideline-directed therapy.

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Nalu Medical launches smaller wearable device for chronic pain therapy

By Todd Shryock

August 21st 2025

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Physicians Foundation seeks nominees for award, grants around social drivers of health

By Medical Economics Staff

August 15th 2025

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Cambridge study reveals critical flaw in blood pressure readings — and how to fix it

By Austin Littrell

August 12th 2025

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SetPoint Medical raises $140 million to commercialize rheumatoid arthritis therapy

By Todd Shryock

August 11th 2025

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ACA helps patients get access to better cancer care

Richard Payerchin

May 6th 2024

Pennsylvania study examines treatment before and after federal law regarding health insurance, Medicaid expansion.

Breast cancer screening; sleep and the brain; equity in medicine – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 3rd 2024

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Beyond blame: Treating obesity as a complex chronic condition

L. Kenneth Zweig, M.D.

May 2nd 2024

A crucial shift is underway—from viewing obesity solely as a personal failing to recognize it as a nuanced medical condition deserving of comprehensive treatment strategies.

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Heart disease like cancer; medical misinformation; COVID-19 fraud – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 2nd 2024

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Suicide prevention plan; advising FDA; HIV and ‘vampire facials’– Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

May 1st 2024

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CMS introduces new ACO Primary Care Flex model

Richard Payerchin

April 30th 2024

Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.

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Avian flu spreads; stairway to health; protecting health data – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 30th 2024

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Antismoking advocates blast White House for delaying ban on menthol cigarettes

Richard Payerchin

April 29th 2024

HHS: More time needed to study potential effects of new rules for flavored tobacco products.

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Taking aim at drug costs; analyzing heart risks; health care and climate change – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 29th 2024

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Organ transplant history; exercise and mental health; long COVID data available – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 26th 2024

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How AI can fill gaps caused by the health care worker shortage

Web Golinkin

April 25th 2024

AI-powered coaches can help to alleviate at least some of the worker shortage while at the same time reducing costs

Healthy lunches for students; mechanical bull risks; medical fraudster on the lam – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 25th 2024

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Old law on abortion; grants to study minority health; preventing infection – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 24th 2024

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The 10 states with the largest increase in diabetes diagnoses (and the 5 states with the biggest decrease.)

Todd Shryock

April 23rd 2024

Is your state seeing more diabetes diagnoses or fewer?

Bogus Botox; transgender care ‘built on shaky foundations;’ federal rule on reproductive privacy – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 23rd 2024

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Doctors can help fight the superbug crisis, but they can’t do it alone

Kellie Wark, MD, MPH

April 22nd 2024

Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.

ACP recommends pharmacologic treatments for Type 2 diabetes

Richard Payerchin

April 22nd 2024

Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.

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Maximizing impact and growth: the power of PrEP for HIV in primary care

Ramin Bastani;Gabriella Palmeri

April 19th 2024

Primary care physicians are essential in combating the HIV epidemic by normalizing HIV testing and prescribing preventive medications. This approach not only enhances health equity and literacy among particularly underserved populations, but also expands their practice by attracting and retaining a broader patient base.

Benzene in acne drugs; $70M in health care fraud; rat urine health problems – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 19th 2024

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