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Advocates say rural hospitals need Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion

September 15th 2025

CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.

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The newest Apple Watch will flag possible hypertension, pending FDA clearance

September 10th 2025

Make Our Children Healthy Again: MAHA Commission releases strategic plan
Make Our Children Healthy Again: MAHA Commission releases strategic plan

September 9th 2025

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5 reasons patients don’t take medication and how to fix it

September 9th 2025

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By firing the CDC director, RFK is feeding a ‘raging fire’ against public health, former CDC chiefs say

September 2nd 2025

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Youth movement against cholesterol; hospital coffee machines as bacteria havens; HHS takes aim at poor maternal health - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 21st 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million

Richard Payerchin
December 20th 2023

Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.

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FDA approves test for determining risk of opioid use disorder

Richard Payerchin
December 20th 2023

Genetic test could counter overdose epidemic, still a ‘profound’ public health crisis.

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Healthy habits go on hold as holiday stress adds up, according to AHA

Richard Payerchin
December 19th 2023

Efforts to create special moments for others may take weeks of recovery.

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Ending Parkinson’s disease; navy beans are good for the gut; health effects from ‘Doctor Who’ - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 19th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Obesity specialists growing in number across U.S., Canada

Richard Payerchin
December 18th 2023

Board announces 40% increase from 2022 to 2023.

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Food addiction as a cause of health problems; stopping e-cigs at the border; explaining the need for vaccines – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 18th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Health effects from partner and child abuse; vaccine hesitancy; eliminating food waste – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 15th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Medicare leaders target PBMs, insurance coverage, pharmacy competition

Richard Payerchin
December 14th 2023

Prescription drug prices, vaccine costs are also key issues.

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COVID-19 booster approvals; fighting opioid use disorder; Social Security asks for money back – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 14th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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USPSTF reviews weight loss interventions for children and teens

Richard Payerchin
December 13th 2023

BMI is a ‘crude measure,’ but it appears youths are not meeting diet and exercise recommendations.

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Patients want weight-loss drugs, but insurance won't always pay for them

Todd Shryock
December 13th 2023

Three in four older adults think Medicare should cover prescription medication for weight management.

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Concussions in tennis; malnutrition and body mass; federal money for home and community-based services – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 13th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Medication adherence? No thanks, say almost 40% of Type 2 Diabetes Patients for their second-line meds

Todd Shryock
December 12th 2023

Study shows the need for greater communication with patients beyond the initial prescription

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Hypertension in couples; physician birth difficulties; Rocky Mountain spotted fever – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 12th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Healthy holidays; avoid this pathogen; uniting for health care competition – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 11th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Support for primary care; antiobesity medication use; scanning sewage for viruses – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 8th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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President targets high prescription drug prices with ‘march-in’ authority

Richard Payerchin
December 7th 2023

Public-private partnerships will crumble, hurting drug innovation and eventually patients, Republicans say.

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MedPAC mulls over physician compensation through Medicare

Richard Payerchin
December 7th 2023

December meeting has two days of discussion planned.

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Health groups rip White House for delaying ban on menthol cigarettes

Richard Payerchin
December 7th 2023

Move would save lives, but administration punts to 2024.

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Christmas decoration injuries; aging due to organ donation; global warming and health care – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 7th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Exercise for older adults; feds support reproductive rights; life ends but the mail goes on – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 6th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

Obesity: How do we treat America’s silent killer without breaking the economy?

Obesity: How do we treat America’s silent killer without breaking the economy?

Joe Murad
December 5th 2023

Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.

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Potential syringe failures; Senate takes on prescription drug shortages; positive attitude may reduce dementia risk – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 5th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Flu, RSV vaccines can be given safely at the same time, study says

Richard Payerchin
December 4th 2023

Double dose against respiratory illness may be more convenient for patients.

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Can hospital ADT notifications change the game for value-based care? One Aledade case study shows what is possible

Gavin White;Erica Galvez
December 4th 2023

When hospitals communicate with primary care physicians, good things can happen for patients and their doctors.

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Flu vaccines help heart health; respiratory illness on the rise; CMS extends application period for new payment model – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 4th 2023

The top news stories in primary care today.

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Study: Significant decline in smoking rates among younger adults, but challenges persist among older demographics

Todd Shryock
December 1st 2023

Efforts to further reduce smoking among older adults are critical

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When screening patients, don’t assume grandpa doesn’t smoke weed

Todd Shryock
December 1st 2023

Study reveals 1 in 8 older Americans consuming cannabis

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Potential changes in HIV screening; $148M in alleged urine testing fraud; Medicare coverage for insulin – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
December 1st 2023
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