Medical Economics Digital Edition - 10/25/2011

The top news stories in medicine today: The FDA will require a warning about a rare eye condition on all GLP-1 drugs; trials at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions test stopping statins and tighter blood pressure goals; the AMA launches a campaign urging patients to ask their doctor before acting on online health advice.

Vanguard's new How America Retires report, the updated safe withdrawal rate and the 2027 Social Security raise

Internal medicine and medical group leaders want a permanent fix for Medicare pay, while telehealth and speech-language groups focus on new billing rules.

AI risk alerts, new biomarkers and expanded screening are landing on primary care physicians without added time or staff. Shifting outreach, testing coordination and closed-loop referrals to partners can help practices close the gap.

New AMGA data show medical groups have trimmed clinic staff per provider even as wRVUs and visits keep rising, and physicians are absorbing the difference.

A workplace researcher discusses what employers can do about rising incivility, caregiving duties and high-stakes work of doctors, nurses and support staff.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

A new Medical Economics personal finance resource for physicians, with coverage from residency through retirement, is coming soon.