Industry Trends

With advances in treatment options, primary care physicians have more good reasons to urge smokers to get screened.

New report identifies ‘misalignment’ between research spending and chronic diseases that affect millions of people.

New study examines market share concentration and finds UnitedHealth Group’s Optum is increasing its ownership in primary care.

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.

The number of primary care physicians employed by health insurance payers grew from 2016 to 2023, researchers say.

New advisory endorsed by major medical groups outlines state of health care around GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatment.

Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and opioid schemes.

Rebekah Bernard, M.D., looks at how experts are challenging the burdens of Maintenance of Certification, advocating for physician autonomy and alternative pathways.

HHS, CMS leaders announce massive health insurance industry changes to reform prior authorization across health care.

Paul Berggreen, M.D., president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA), joins the show to discuss the current state of private practice.

Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Oklahoma lawmakers approve new rules; PA organization says momentum is building for the profession.

Attrition rates highlight gaps in socioeconomic diversity and equity within physician pipeline.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

A leader of the American Independent Medical Practice Association discusses new AMA findings about the state of private practice physicians.

Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.

Under new legislation, patients would get far fewer suggestions to ‘ask your doctor if…’

Experts examine drug pricing policies and potential effects of new tariffs on imports.

Physicians Advocacy Institute publishes figures on five-year decline.

Wolters Kluwer’s new report reveals high hopes for generative AI across health care, but few organizations have the policies, training or infrastructure to make it work.

Life expectancy has been unchanged for American women for a century — and may get worse due to lifestyle choices.

A new JAMA study shows that, while overall health care employment has recovered from the pandemic, gaps remain in hospitals, nursing homes and intensive behavioral care.

A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.

MAHA Report reaction: Addressing health dangers of smoking and alcohol use