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Watching less TV may limit heart diseases linked to T2D; $145M health care fraud scheme; food insecurity could lead to heart disease over time – Morning Medical Update

March 13th 2025

The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.

Even on vacation, physicians can’t escape their EHRs

March 13th 2025

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Fraudulent clinical drug trials; HHS, RFK Jr. direct FDA to end industry self-affirmation of food ingredient safety; blood test for early dementia detection in sleep disorder patients – Morning Medical Update

March 12th 2025

Study finds primary care physicians frequently log into electronic health records during PTO, though longer vacations may help them disconnect.

Patients prefer AI-generated portal messages — until they learn the source

March 12th 2025

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Patients with disabilities report worse health care experiences

March 11th 2025

A new study explores patient satisfaction with AI-generated responses, prompting ethical debate over disclosure in health care communications.

Chronic stress, obesity linked to pancreatic cancer; HHS requests CDC study vaccines and autism; same-site vaccine doses boost immune response – Morning Medical Update

March 11th 2025

New Rutgers Health research highlights disparities in care and patient-provider interactions.

Lack of cancer-gene screening in primary care is ‘an opportunity lost’

March 11th 2025

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HHS offers $25,000 buyout offers to majority of its 80,000 employees

March 10th 2025

Researchers compare patient engagement strategies to improve genetic testing uptake in primary care practices.

Bill would improve mental health in underserved communities; USPSTF draft research plan for screening cognitive impairment; anxiety, depression in adults with chronic pain – Morning Medical Update

March 10th 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services initiates voluntary separation incentives as part of federal cost-cutting measures.

Physician turnover surges in private equity-acquired practices, study finds

March 10th 2025

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81% of physicians: 'Technical proficiency is as important as clinical expertise'

March 7th 2025

New research highlights a sharp increase in physician departures following private equity acquisitions, raising concerns about workforce stability and patient care.

Doctors, lab marketers to pay $1.9M in kickback settlement; teens who sleep less have higher blood pressure; world’s oldest llama supports chronically ill children – Morning Medical Update

March 7th 2025

Physicians spend an average of 22 personal hours per month learning about new health care technology, says Sermo survey.

Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover health care costs last year

March 7th 2025

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FDA nominee Makary faces scrutiny over vaccine, drug controversies

March 6th 2025

West Health and Gallup survey highlights growing concerns over medical debt across income and demographic groups.

GLP-1 monthly price reductions; promising non-opioid pain medication; combination of exercise and healthy eating ‘best protection’ against heart diseases in women – Morning Medical Update

March 6th 2025

HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.

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Workplace violence, practice safety and patient care with Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety, CENTEGIX

March 6th 2025

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Teenage mentors and smartwatches help rural seniors bridge digital health divide

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.

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What you need to know about practice safety

A Florida Atlantic University study paired high school students with older adults to improve tech literacy and health tracking.

‘Man with the Golden Arm’, who saved 2 million babies, dies at 88; poor sleep, poor mobility in women with chronic conditions; mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of obesity-related cancer – Morning Medical Update

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping your practice safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.

Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business, expands value-based care reach

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Patients’ fear of discrimination drives health care delays

The transaction positions Wellvana as a leading value-based care enabler, extending services to approximately one million Medicare patients across 40 states.

The most important factor in practice safety

Poor patient-clinician communication worsens care delays, especially for younger adults and racial minorities.

NIH trial finds more effective treatment for multi-food allergies; mental health care during and after pregnancy; sleep apnea and Parkinson’s, CPAP may help – Morning Medical Update

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, shares the key factor in practice safety.

Wealthier patients more likely to use telehealth for mental health care, study finds

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AI-powered stethoscope enhances early heart failure detection in primary care

March 3rd 2025

Johns Hopkins analysis suggests telehealth may contribute to disparities in mental health care access across economic groups.

Ep. 54: Medicare cuts and physician challenges with Norman K. "Kip" Beals III, MD

March 3rd 2025

A study, published in JACC Advances, highlights potential for early heart failure detection in primary care, thanks to AI.