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
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, on reforming prior authorizations, part 1
A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.
On Capitol Hill: Two ways to reform Medicare physician reimbursement
On prior authorizations and Medicare Advantage reforms: a lawmaker’s perspective
Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, discusses two issues at the top of the agenda in American health care.
On Capitol Hill: Medicare reimbursement – ‘literally a rounding error' – part 2
Private equity investment in health care the focus of upcoming FTC public workshop
Generic drug pricing practices also a target for Federal Trade Commission, HHS.
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, talks Medicare reimbursement, part 1
Medicare physician reimbursement: ‘I think it’s appalling that Congress hasn’t fixed this’
But it’s not too late to restore 2024 payments to doctors through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.
Physicians call on lawmakers to turn back the cut to Medicare reimbursement
Report: One legislator says it could happen in federal spending bill next month.
Will Feds put final nail in coffin of physician-led primary care?
It seems like the U.S. government has officially given up on the idea of physician-led primary care.
Physician burnout: Still a problem, and Congress could help
Representatives consider reauthorization of ‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.’
Need to call 911? Good luck getting quality care
Study reveals disparities in EMS care across urban and rural communities
Mardi Gras safety tips; senators and medicine makers; friends against ill health – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Medicare to cap out-of-pocket spending on Part D prescription drugs at $2,000
Change takes effect in 2025 and could benefit more than one million Medicare beneficiaries
Senate Finance Committee discusses AI promise, pitfalls in health care
Experts weigh in on regulations needed as health leaders integrate artificial intelligence into patient care.
AI, with potential benefits and risks, lands among top priorities in health care
MGMA publishes its 2024 Advocacy Agenda with position paper on artificial intelligence included for the first time.
Primary-care based housing program decreased outpatient visits and increased health and happiness
Intervention at the primary care level on housing issues may be beneficial for disadvantaged patients, research shows
Introducing AIMPA: State regulation of medicine
A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.
Report: Medicare beneficiaries need as much as $413,000 in savings for uncovered health expenses
Amount patients need to save to cover all expenses continues to rise
Feds ease restrictions on treating opioid addiction via telehealth
Rule update will especially benefit rural and low-income patients
Telehealth tips: Safeguarding your medical practice
Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?
Tips for negotiating physician employment agreements for 2024
Are your employment agreements compliant with both state and federal law?
Costs of medical care a concern at national and kitchen table levels
House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.
ACO participation creeps up in 2024
Nearly half of traditional Medicare beneficiaries now are aligned to an ACO
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
Black Medicaid enrollees face higher rates of preventable hospitalizations than White enrollees
Better primary care could help reduce the disparities
CMS leaders tout prior authorization rule among 2023 accomplishments, 2024 agenda
New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.
AMA to Congress: cancel Medicare funding cuts
Warns of “access issues” if lawmakers fail to act
New CMS rules ‘a major win’ on prior authorizations, but more action is needed
Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.
Predictions abound for health care policy as presidential election year begins
Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.
Rural health care organizations to receive boost in Texas via new health program from Texas A&M.
Collaboration among medical school, nursing school, and rural health institute aims to bring better care to rural Texas
