Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
U.S. health care spending in 2023 – a slideshow
Health care costs money. Here’s how much the nation spent last year.
U.S. health care spending hits $4.9 trillion in 2023
CMS Office of the Actuary publishes annual price tag; physicians got $978 billion of it.
Telehealth, PBM reforms part of House year-end spending plan
Health care organizations respond to ‘mixed bag’ bill.
Majority of Hispanic/Latino adults don’t have adequate health insurance
Commonwealth Fund breaks out data from state of U.S. health insurance survey.
Health care predictions for 2025 – a slideshow
AANP offers five critical health care trends for next year.
On health care availability, hospital fees and site-neutral payment: a slideshow
Data from reports on two new West Health-Gallup polls.
Clock is ticking for 2024 action on Medicare physician reimbursement, PBM reforms
ACP also calls for action on prior authorizations.
Medicare physician pay for 2026 could be based on Medicare Economic Index
MedPAC starts deliberations on 2026 reimbursement recommendation to Congress.
Why physicians don’t participate in value-based payment models
Researchers asked doctors why they continue with fee-for-service payment. There are many reasons, as a study co-author explains.
Public health and primary care in 2025: ‘We are a trusted partner to you’
As health care sector readies for change in the White House, Big Cities Health Coalition outlines policy priorities for next year.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 2
A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 1
Value-based payment models: Too much documentation
Value-based payment models: Problematic performance measures
'The cuts need to stop'
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses his bill to stop the planned Medicare reimbursement reduction.
FTC to get leadership change, new commissioner under Trump administration
Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.
Value-based payment models: Workforce shortages are a problem
Value-based payment: Health systems don’t support doctors
Value-based payment: Not all insurers are on board
Value-based payment: Or is it fee-for-service? Or both?
Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?
Value-based payment: Sources and a summary
Value-based payment: An introduction to a study
Health care adds 53K jobs in November as unemployment inches up
Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.
CVD, drugs, guns, crashes – hazards hinder life expectancy care for Americans
How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.
Tirzepatide tops semaglutide for patient weight loss, study finds
The regulatory battle over compounded semaglutide and health effects on the heart are among latest developments involving GLP-1 RA drugs.
GLP-1 RA drugs and primary care: What do physicians need to know?
Robert Kushner, MD, an expert in overweight, obesity, nutrition, diet and exercise, discusses the effects of the new antiobesity medications.
Health care for older adults around the world: A slideshow
The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Predictions for the future
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.