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
25% of people believe harassing public health officials is OK
21% think it’s OK to threaten public health officials over business closures
CMS proposing overhaul of Medicare accountable care organization rules
Attempts to steer more physicians into ACOs are part of the plan
Internists, AAFP endorse health provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
American College of Physicians, AAFP backs Affordable Care Act subsidies, drug price negotiations for Medicare
Fragmented care stalls progress in diabetes reduction
More financial incentives for high-value services, greater data interoperability are needed to address problem
Childcare concerns stress health care workers during pandemic
Study finds more depression, burnout as worries over childcare increase
HHS warns physicians about what to look for in telehealth fraud
Clues point to illegal kickbacks and schemes that put practitioners and patients at risk.
Legal considerations before starting a concierge practice
Feds announce enforcement against $1.2 billion in health care fraud across nation
Alleged schemes include bribes, sham telehealth, unneeded heart and cancer testing.
Inflation expected to hit ACA Marketplace health insurance premiums for 2023
Preliminary price forecasts could hint at industry trends for coming year.
Health care data breaches decline, but threats remain
Growth in remote work, cloud data storage present opportunities for hackers
California governor announces plan to make insulin, drive down prices
State budget includes $100 million for new program.
The prices are coming! A health care price transparency revolution is at hand
Has health care price transparency actually arrived?
Surgeon general: Bold change needed to address burnout in health care
Murthy offers five areas of transformation.
U.S. needs better long-term supports for older adults, ACP says
New position paper has five recommendations for financing, nursing homes, family caregivers.
Medical schools must do more to help poor and marginalized students graduate
Study finds higher attrition rates among those with low incomes or from groups underrepresented in medicine
HHS affirms abortion services covered by federal emergency care law
State regulations overruled to protect physicians’ clinical judgments.
White House updates strategy to manage BA.5 variant of COVID-19 virus
Health agency leaders say tools are in place and deaths are preventable.
Medical groups join to denounce legislative interference in health care, including abortion
Federal, state laws put physicians in “impossible situation,” but they aim to work with legislators on policies.
Paxlovid prescription power could have bad effects on COVID-19 patients, physician groups say
FDA decision prompts praise from pharmacists for expanding treatment and equity around nation.
President Biden orders actions to protect abortion rights
HHS to lead campaign with Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission for access and accurate information.
Physicians groups urge fuller integration of behavioral health, primary care
Stress created by COVID-19 pandemic strengthens need for “whole-person care,” they say
Feds net $5 billion in health care fraud judgments, settlements last year
HHS, Department of Justice lead investigations of fraud and abuse.
Medical groups criticize Supreme Court ruling on EPA power over air quality
AMA, ATS, other organizations advocated for regulation over “global threat” of climate change.
Teaching health centers score $155M in grants for resident training in primary care
HHS announces awards for facilities in rural and underserved communities across the nation.
Patients insured through marketplace plans face steep price increases without Congressional action
Congress has until the end of the year to renew subsidies through the American Rescue Plan
How to avoid medical necessity denials
How to avoid medical necessity denials and ensure timely payment.
Yes, a prenup is worth it for physicians
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, have an undeserved reputation as the destroyer of romance. Prenups offer a level of lifelong protection unmatched by any other contract you will enter.
Food insecurity becoming a national health problem that physicians can help
ACP makes six recommendations, including medical screenings, bolstering SNAP food benefits.
AHRQ leader: Tough decisions needed to improve U.S. health care system
AHRQ director says agency wants physician input on grappling with access, costs, burnout.
The 2022 Physician Report: Exclusive physician salary, productivity, and malpractice survey results
Results of the 93rd annual Medical Economics physician survey are live.
