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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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AI-powered direct primary care practice launches
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August 5th 2025

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Addressing the growing mental health crisis in pediatrics

Laura Luzietti, MD, MBA
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A view from the front lines in a pediatric practice.


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Match 2025: ACP, AAFP tout new doctors heading for internal, family medicine

Richard Payerchin
March 21st 2025

Internal medicine is single largest training specialty, according to figures from medical groups.


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Bladder cancer: Challenges, innovations and opportunities for primary care physicians

Sarah Anderson
March 21st 2025

Because early detection is key, here is what clinicians should know about advanced strategies and emerging treatments to optimize patient outcomes in bladder cancer management.


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As measles outbreak grows, primary care physicians can promote vaccines by building trust with patients

Richard Payerchin
March 20th 2025

Public health experts describe the latest on measles cases in Texas and broader concerns about vaccinations.


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Federal residency funding expands primary care pipeline, study finds

Austin Littrell
March 19th 2025

ACA provisions boost primary care training amid worsening physician shortage.


What health care CFOs predict for 2025

What health care CFOs predict for 2025

Todd Shryock
March 18th 2025

After years of volatility, health care leaders across the nation’s hospitals, health systems, and other health care organizations view 2025 with cautious optimism.


Top medical schools for physicians working in primary care – a slideshow

Top medical schools for physicians working in primary care – a slideshow

Richard Payerchin
March 18th 2025

U.S. News & World Report, AAFP tally colleges with physician alumni working in family, internal, and pediatric medicine.


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Access and transparency, AI challenges, women’s health — what directions are best for primary care?

Richard Payerchin
March 14th 2025

Three experts weigh in on contemporary issues for the National Academy of Medicine.


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How neuro-symbolic AI closes the trust gap for physicians

Karim Galil, MD
March 7th 2025

A more human way of thinking can overcome legitimate concerns that doctors have about artificial intelligence.


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CDC considers allowing nonphysicians to read complex chest x-rays: What could go wrong?

Rebekah Bernard, MD
March 7th 2025

The CDC requests public comment on the possibility of allowing NPPs to read chest x-rays of workers at risk for pneumoconiosis.


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Trump: Administration will ‘keep our children healthy and strong’

Richard Payerchin
March 5th 2025

President mentions some health care issues in address to Congress.


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Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business, expands value-based care reach

Austin Littrell
March 4th 2025

The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.


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Trump tariffs on imports and effects on health care, explained

Medical Economics Staff
Published: March 3rd 2025 | Updated: April 3rd 2025

President Trump says it’s necessary to impose extra costs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. What does that mean for the health care sector? Potentially, a lot.


Keys to a safe practice, moving forward

Keys to a safe practice, moving forward

Austin Littrell
March 3rd 2025

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains what practices should keep in mind moving forward in regards to workplace safety.


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Health care money trail could lead to policy solutions to control spending while improving patient outcomes

Richard Payerchin
February 28th 2025

Author discusses new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade, and what that could mean for the future.


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Trump orders ‘radical transparency’ for health care pricing

Richard Payerchin
February 27th 2025

Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.


Primary Care Scorecard: ‘We have to put primary care first’

Primary Care Scorecard: ‘We have to put primary care first’

Richard Payerchin
February 26th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


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Financial toll of health conditions: hundreds of billions of dollars

Richard Payerchin
February 26th 2025

Author describes origin of new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade.


Primary Care Scorecard: ‘More than enough money’ for good primary care

Primary Care Scorecard: ‘More than enough money’ for good primary care

Richard Payerchin
February 26th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


Primary Care Scorecard: Reforming graduate medical education

Primary Care Scorecard: Reforming graduate medical education

Richard Payerchin
February 25th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


Primary Care Scorecard: Why primary care is losing physicians

Primary Care Scorecard: Why primary care is losing physicians

Richard Payerchin
February 25th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


Primary Care Scorecard: Medicare undervalues primary care

Primary Care Scorecard: Medicare undervalues primary care

Richard Payerchin
February 25th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


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Public vastly overestimates primary care spending, study finds

Austin Littrell
February 25th 2025

U.S. general public overestimated primary care funding by 10 times.


Primary Care Scorecard: A surprising finding

Primary Care Scorecard: A surprising finding

Richard Payerchin
February 25th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


Primary Care Scorecard: How it started

Primary Care Scorecard: How it started

Richard Payerchin
February 25th 2025

A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.


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Massive study on medical conditions and spending aims to fill in knowledge gaps about U.S. health care

Richard Payerchin
February 24th 2025

Author describes origin of new cost breakdown on health care spending over a decade.


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FDA layoffs spark industry, lawmaker backlash over risks to patient safety

Austin Littrell
February 21st 2025

AdvaMed, Senate Democrats warn of regulatory slowdowns and public health threats following mass layoffs at the FDA.


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Health insurers say they’ll do better … time will tell if they do

Brandon Edwards
February 21st 2025

Insurers promised change after Brian Thompson’s murder, but some seem more committed that others


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Per capita spending on health care: 13 states at the bottom

Richard Payerchin
February 20th 2025

New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.


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Health care spending per person: 12 states where it is highest — a slideshow

Richard Payerchin
February 19th 2025

New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.

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