Medical Economics Staff

Hospitals, health systems face tough market conditions, including indirect cuts through Medicaid reduction in One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Express Scripts says it has the same goal as the Federal Trade Commission: ‘Lowering drug costs for Americans.’

February 4, 2026, is World Cancer Day. In this slideshow, physicians can learn tips to guide patients through a cancer diagnosis.

Introducing Medical Economics Shorts: Fast, focused videos with physicians and experts breaking down what's changing in the business of medicine. Do you want to submit your own Short? Find out how you can!

An explainer of the new initiative to lower costs for patients while reining in pharmaceutical makers, PBMs and insurance companies.

Patients come first instead of insurance, Big Pharma and special interests, president says in statement.

An overview of code changes that could improve patient outcomes and practice revenues.

Food should be whole, nutrient dense and free of added sugar, according to new federal recommendations.

A slideshow with steps to take for better physical and mental wellness this year.

Our 96th annual Physician Report, released in August, features exclusive data on physician compensation, practice financial health and more.

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Customized training aims to improve workplace culture and patient experience, organizations said.

A slideshow introduction to the Z codes around patient conditions outside the exam room.

How to get paid for continuing relationships with patients who have complex, serious conditions.

A slideshow primer based on updated guidance from CMS.

Medical Economics and Physicians Practice hosted a roundtable on the future of independence practice.

“This is about building a powerful bridge between the science that transforms lives and the systems that deliver that transformation,” said Michael J. Hennessy Jr., MJH Life Sciences chairman and CEO, of the BPD Healthcare acquisition.

A revised CMS notice late on Oct. 15 said claims for Physician Fee Schedule and other payment programs will be processed and paid in a timely manner. The exceptions are claims for programs that have expired, such as telehealth flexibilities.

In part two of MJH Life Sciences’ three-part series, experts dissect President Trump’s most-favored nation executive order, warning that its use of tariffs and foreign price benchmarks could upend drug markets and test the limits of federal authority.

New findings highlight gaps in knowledge, comfort levels and access to specialty care.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices gets 3 physicians, pharmacist, epidemiologist.

Trump’s “most favored nation” drug pricing order could lower costs but raise new challenges for physicians, patients and pharma.

CareCredit webinar explores strategies that can help health care teams be more comfortable having financial conversations with patients.

Less than a month in, the HHS says the CDC director is out. She says she’s not leaving until fired by the president.

Nominees due in early September, so online application process is open.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

From tech adoption to updates to malpractice law and financial resilience, these expert Q&As offer timely insights for medical practices navigating today’s challenges.

Robert G.G. Piccinini maintains practice in Michigan and has been involved in physician leadership roles.

RFK Jr., Oz announce 60-day comment period for next year’s plan.