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Physicians Foundation seeks nominees for award, grants around social drivers of health
By Medical Economics Staff

August 15th 2025

Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.

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Ultraprocessed foods: A majority of the American diet, and a majority bad for health
By Richard Payerchin

August 8th 2025

CDC, American Heart Association publish reports quantifying consumption and offering policy recommendations.

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Health care bankruptcies slow to a crawl, but change for the worse could be coming, analysts say
By Richard Payerchin

August 6th 2025

Bankruptcy consultant Gibbins Advisors reports on key economic indicators for the second quarter.

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As colorectal cancer cases grow in younger adults, U.S. health care reaches ‘pivotal point’ in screening for it
By Richard Payerchin
Grace Halsey

August 5th 2025

Trio of studies examines state of CRC and best ways to engage patients since USPSTF updated screening recommendations in 2021.

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An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.


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‘The silent pandemic’ — AMR: Developing new antibiotic drugs, or not

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An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.


AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — The state of antimicrobial resistance in medicine

AMR: ‘The silent pandemic’ — The state of antimicrobial resistance in medicine

Richard Payerchin
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An infectious disease specialist discusses the state of AMR, antimicrobial resistance, and why it is a threat to modern health care.


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Lung cancer screenings can uncover treatable emphysema in patients

Narinder S. Shargill, PhD
July 18th 2025

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


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Biomedical research money should go toward greatest disease burden to help Americans the most: NASEM

Richard Payerchin
July 17th 2025

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


Where health insurance payers control primary care

Where health insurance payers control primary care

Richard Payerchin
July 14th 2025

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


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FDA leader touts achievements of first 100 days; NIH will cap publishing fees while disseminating research results

Richard Payerchin
July 11th 2025

FDA also publishes review letters in new drug approval process.


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Optum, other health insurers are gaining more and more control of primary care across the country: study

Richard Payerchin
July 10th 2025

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


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GLP-1s a good start to treat obesity, but patients need nutritional counseling and more, experts say

Richard Payerchin
July 2nd 2025

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


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Biggest health care fraud crackdown in U.S. history targets $14.6B in alleged scams

Austin Littrell
June 30th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Contributing to the MAHA movement

Physicians in private practice — or not: Contributing to the MAHA movement

Richard Payerchin
June 26th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Technology to the rescue?

Physicians in private practice — or not: Technology to the rescue?

Richard Payerchin
June 25th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: How is customer service in medicine?

Physicians in private practice — or not: How is customer service in medicine?

Richard Payerchin
June 24th 2025

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


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Doctors, patients, insurers all frustrated with prior authorization, RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say

Richard Payerchin
June 23rd 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Burnout and autonomy in medicine, part two

Physicians in private practice — or not: Burnout and autonomy in medicine, part two

Richard Payerchin
June 23rd 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Burnout and autonomy in medicine, part one

Physicians in private practice — or not: Burnout and autonomy in medicine, part one

Richard Payerchin
June 22nd 2025

Physicians in private practice — or not: Regulatory burdens pile onto the decline, part 2

Physicians in private practice — or not: Regulatory burdens pile onto the decline, part 2

Richard Payerchin
June 21st 2025

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


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PA job titles, practice requirements get changes in four states

Richard Payerchin
June 20th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Lower reimbursement and greater costs cause the decline, part 1

Physicians in private practice — or not: Lower reimbursement and greater costs cause the decline, part 1

Richard Payerchin
June 20th 2025

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


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Fewer first-generation students are finishing medical school, study finds

Austin Littrell
June 19th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Key findings by specialty

Physicians in private practice — or not: Key findings by specialty

Richard Payerchin
June 19th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: How many are left?

Physicians in private practice — or not: How many are left?

Richard Payerchin
June 18th 2025

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


Physicians in private practice — or not: Introducing AIMPA

Physicians in private practice — or not: Introducing AIMPA

Richard Payerchin
June 17th 2025

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


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Cannabis rescheduling: What direction will the Trump administration go?

Richard Payerchin
June 16th 2025

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


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Sanders, senators float ban on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs

Richard Payerchin
June 12th 2025

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


How will tariffs affect prescription drugs? Get ready for price increases

How will tariffs affect prescription drugs? Get ready for price increases

Richard Payerchin
June 11th 2025

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


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Independent physicians and practices disappearing from rural landscape

Richard Payerchin
June 10th 2025

Physicians Advocacy Institute publishes figures on five-year decline.


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Report: Many health care organizations aren’t ready for GenAI

Austin Littrell
June 6th 2025

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.


Forgotten and failing: The crisis in women’s health and how to fix it

Forgotten and failing: The crisis in women’s health and how to fix it

Emily Kaplan, MS
June 6th 2025

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

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