June 2nd 2025
Medical malpractice insurance needs an update
May 16th 2025
A 10-step guide for physicians to assess their compensation accurately, using benchmarks and data to ensure they receive fair pay for their expertise.
May 13th 2025
As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.
May 8th 2025
New physicians need to learn essential financial habits to manage student debt, budget wisely, and start retirement savings early for a secure future.
May 7th 2025
A recent district court case shows an LLC might not be enough
Enrollment in 2024 ACA Marketplace plans tops 7 million so far
About 23% are first-time enrollees
Robust peer support could hold key to addressing physician burnout
Kaiser Permanente program shows promise in improving feelings of well-being, building supportive departmental culture
Exercise for older adults; feds support reproductive rights; life ends but the mail goes on – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
New FDA rules on lab tests could hurt patient health, experts say
Regulators ponder declaration about in vitro diagnostic products.
Segregated hospital admissions worsens health outcomes for Black and white patients
But harm is greater among Black patients, study finds
CMS extends application deadline for new Making Care Primary program
Value-based care to launch in eight states in July next year.
Potential changes in HIV screening; $148M in alleged urine testing fraud; Medicare coverage for insulin – Morning Medical Update
Perspectives on burnout, trust, hope in medicine from the president of the AMA
National Press Club learns about issues affecting a ‘health care system in crisis.’
Insurance giants Cigna, Humana, explore merger, source says
Medicare Advantage could be a key part of potential transaction.
When AI causes a crisis, you need humanity to restore trust
Communication and empathy are keys to overcoming technology-driven disasters
Preventive care visits surge, especially among Medicare beneficiaries
Private insurance covered over half of the visits, with Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, or self-pay accounting for almost 30%
Diversity in research: How to improve representation in clinical trials
Medical researchers have largely gone to white men to participate in studies. Health care leaders outline ways to cast a wider net, which will lead to better research and treatments for patients.
How America can seize its rare opportunity to nail AI regulation for health care
What does successful regulations for health care-specific AI models look like?
The Vital Role of Disability Insurance for Physicians in Safeguarding Their Professional and Financial Futures
Physicians should not ignore the need for disability insurance.
Prostate cancer and primary care: What physicians should know
Urology group leader explains why now is the time to reconsider USPSTF recommendations on screening in men.
Major changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
Here’s what doctors and health care organizations need to know
AMA pushes for action on drug shortages
Policy statement endorses diversifying supply chains, experimenting with government manufacture of generics
Health care trade organizations react to Senate legislation
Finance Committee approved wide-ranging legislation this week.
The drug overdose epidemic is getting worse
AMA report finds that drop in opioid prescriptions and increased naloxone availability have had little impact
Public health: ‘Miniscule’ investment
How much does America spend on public health?
Positive and negative implications of No Surprises Act from the physician’s perspective
Wide-ranging health care bill would affect physicians
Senate Finance Committee approves draft for consideration by full chamber.
Senators could change cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
MGMA suggests solutions as committee begins deliberations on health care bill.
HHS announces penalties for information blocking
Proposed rule details fines for hospitals, clinicians and ACOs
Lawmakers support primary care as setting for mental health care, substance use disorder treatment
Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.
Doctors’ groups condemn Medicare PFS cut in conversion factor
Many say reduction will harm patients, reduce access to care
Feds propose rule changes for No Surprises Act
Texas Medical Association claims victory in court challenges of provisions unfair to physicians.
How captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices
Captive insurance is a powerful tool for addressing risk in medical practices
Pandemic worsened health care workers’ mental health: CDC
New report shows worrying increase in burnout and harassment among employees
National reforms needed to avoid ‘many small, independent practices in a state of financial ruin’
AAFP President outlines solutions to help physicians offer better care for patients, improving the health of the nation.
