SPOTLIGHT -
April 25th 2024
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
April 24th 2024
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
The top news stories in medicine today.
April 23rd 2024
Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.
Physicians face possible prison, $900K in payments and penalties, for health care fraud allegations
Federal investigators detail separate cases involving criminal charges and civil claims.
Three ways to better negotiate your physician employment contract
Know the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.
How bad is inflation? Physicians, financial managers report the latest
MGMA survey quantifies rising costs, revenues, patient encounters, and more.
AMA, 2 states join class action lawsuit against Cigna’s insurance billing practices
Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.
Health care executive compensation rebounded in 2021
Rates of salary and incentive increases are up as pandemic’s effects ease
Financial problems cause delays in care and exacerbate social determinants of health
Poll shows that minority populations are suffering the most.
Health care contributes as jobless rate inches downward in July
Sector still not at February 2020 levels and COVID-19 pandemic has lingering economic effects.
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.
Why Americans don’t pay their medical bills
A survey sheds light on why people don’t pay medical bills and what impact medical debt is having on patients.
Why primary care doctors are leaving revenue on the table
Study finds greater use of prevention, care coordination codes could bolster practices' bottom lines
Annual inflation rises to 8.6% in May, highest since December 1981
Medical care index, not counting energy, up 4% for year.
Feds take aim at pharmacy benefit managers as prescription drug prices skyrocket
Federal Trade Commission says PBMs use “highly complicated” contracts to wield “enormous influence."
Hospital expenses down slightly, patient volumes decline for ‘challenging’ April
Labor shortages, supply prices are factors in health system operating margins.
Primary care physician pay up 2.13% in 2021, still lower than specialists
Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.
The highest-paying subspecialties in adult medical academic medicine
The subspecialties with the highest starting salaries, and highest incomes after 10 years, for men and women in adult medical subspecialties.
Common costs practices can cut to save money
There are a lot of little strategies that can add up to big savings.
How established practices develop bad cashflow habits
Having a successful practice is great, but you are probably still leaking money.
Physician salaries: Which specialties have the highest growth?
How 21 specialties compare, ranked by level of growth.
Prescription drug spending: How does the U.S. compare?
How much more do Americans spend on prescription drugs than people in other countries?
Health insurance trends
Survey shows that most people favor Medicare expansion and have had a surprise medical bill.
2021 Physician Report: How much are physicians paying for malpractice insurance?
Malpractices rates across the country according to multiple variables.
5 can’t miss financial strategies for practices
Focus on these five things to stay ahead of the competition.
Americans happier with public health insurance programs than private plans, study finds
Public health insurance benefits include better access to care and higher quality of care.
4 tips for patient-centered billing
Many practices’ billing practice fall short of their patients’ expectations.
Five questions to ask before considering a merger
If you haven’t thought through these five things, you are not ready to merge.
Report details how to rebuild primary care
Reforming payment models, expanding telehealth, and supporting team-based care are key to ensuring access to primary care.
Executives: Costs of health care benefits becoming unsustainable
A majority of employers say government should have a greater role in providing health care coverage and covering costs.
Proposed bill would pay pharmacists to provide care in underserved areas
The bill would have Medicare paying pharmacists for providing basic care.
What physicians need to know before opening a medispa
If properly structured, a medispa business presents an opportunity for physicians to increase recurring practice revenue, some of which may be generated by non-physicians.
Healthcare groups still uncertain due to COVID-19 pandemic
Uncertainty remains in the healthcare sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the industry.