Austin Littrell is assistant editor of Medical Economics.
The importance of strategic planning at your office
Stephen A. Dickens, J.D., M.A.Ed, FACMPE, explains how to turn the daunting concept of strategic planning into a manageable plan.
Medicare could save billions by cutting low-value care, study finds
New research shows Medicare spends $3.6 billion annually on tests and procedures that provide little benefit to older adults — and patients pay another $800 million out of pocket.
Ep. 76: What AI can (and can't) do for prior authorizations, with Brad Boyd of BDO USA
Brad Boyd of BDO USA joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence can help with prior authorizations.
FDA mandates major opioid label overhaul; Trump revives the Presidential Fitness test, aims to make fitness ‘fun, competitive and cool again’; gene therapy could block HIV transmission during breastfeeding – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
The new standard for medical malpractice
A physician and health care attorney breaks down the American Law Institute’s recent restatement of the law of medical malpractice.
Top specialties where academic physicians earn less — and why it matters
New data reveals how physician pay gaps between academic and private practice vary widely by specialty — with some doctors losing over $100K.
Immigration and the physician shortage: A conversation with former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why expanding merit-based visas for health care workers could be the key to solving America’s growing physician and workforce shortage.
Impact of flooding on older adult health; beta-HPV can directly cause skin cancer in immunocompromised patients; heavy drinking linked to higher risk of undesired pregnancy – Morning Medical Update
President Trump posts 17 letters addressed to pharma CEOs demanding lower drug prices in 60 days
The President shared letters to pharma CEOs on Truth Social Thursday, giving them 60 days to match U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates in other wealthy nations.
White House and CMS tap Amazon, Apple, Google and other tech giants to drive patient-centered digital health initiative
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major players join CMS in their mission to break down data silos, “kill the clipboard” and empower patients with real-time health information.
Immigration and the physician shortage: It's not just physicians
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges broader recognition of the crisis beyond physicians and nurses.
3 in 5 liver cancer cases are preventable; William Carey University opens institute to boost Mississippi’s rural health workforce; most people understand alcohol, smoking risks in pregnancy, but miss key health details – Morning Medical Update
6 must-have AI features
AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s reshaping daily workflows inside medical practices.
Special Report: 60 years of Medicare
On Medicare's 60th anniversary, President Harry Truman's eldest grandson joins the director of the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, to reflect on Truman's vision, LBJ's 1965 signing and the program's lasting impact on U.S. health policy.
Immigration and the physician shortage: Merit-based health care visas support border security
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says immigration reform can align with national border priorities.
Physical inactivity costs the U.S. $192B annually; the first FDA-targeted hangover therapy advances to Phase 2 trials; living near the ocean could add years to your life – Morning Medical Update
Primary care’s image problem is fueling the physician shortage
New data shows med students still see primary care as less prestigious — and less lucrative.
Can AI predict no-shows before they happen? This new model says yes
A Penn State study shows AI can flag missed appointments before they occur, helping practices cut disruptions, save time, and improve care continuity.
Immigration and the physician shortage: Physicians can help drive immigration reform
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., urges doctors and practices to communicate the need for policy change.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics warns USDA reorganization puts key programs at risk; NIH’s new AI ‘GeneAgent’ to reduce false claims in gene set analysis; NP convicted in $12M cancer test scam – Morning Medical Update
Diabetes patients face rising debt, credit risk and financial fallout
New research linking EHRs with credit reports reveals a disparity in financial well-being for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Ep. 75: Physician struggles, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. (Part 2)
American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., explains what the AMA is doing for physicians in terms of prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice.
Immigration and the physician shortage: Why D.C. isn't acting on skilled health care immigration
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., discusses why, despite bipartisan potential, the issue keeps getting sidelined.
Doximity launches free AI scribe to cut ‘pajama time’; Dr. Reddy’s to launch Wegovy generic; MIT’s sucker fish-inspired device could deliver drugs in the GI tract – Morning Medical Update
Immigration and the physician shortage: Residency bottlenecks and visa limits
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., explains why thousands of ready-to-practice clinicians remain sidelined.
Immigration and the physician shortage: Expanding merit-based visas could ease workforce shortages
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., backs targeted immigration reform to support U.S. health care.
Immigration and the physician shortage: A 'win-win,' says Tom Price, M.D.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D., says policy barriers are preventing thousands of qualified international clinicians from filling critical gaps in U.S. health care.
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: A conversation with Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, sat down with Medical Economics to discuss APG's latest report on Medicare reform, "Medicare Done Right."
'Medicare Done Right,' explained: Americans need a better understanding of Medicare Advantage
Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, explains why we need a better understanding of Medicare Advantage.
‘Alexa, do I have Parkinson’s?’; aim for 7,000 steps a day; FDA failing to curb illegal GLP-1 compounding, says CMPI – Morning Medical Update