Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
CPR awareness; physicians and gun violence; poison out of control – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Physicians say documentation burdens are impeding patient care
New AMIA survey plans on detailing responses from doctors, other clinicians twice a year.
American College of Physicians on artificial intelligence in medicine: a slideshow
ACP publishes position paper on how doctors and health systems should use new AI technology.
FDA vs. MDMA; home health aide health; illegal opioid sales – Morning Medical Update
Health care a leading part of job growth in May
National report details monthly unemployment changes.
Bird flu update; service dogs for service members; syringe recall – Morning Medical Update
As cannabis use grows, primary care needs to integrate screening for patients
Study examines reasons and relative low rates of screening for patient use of the drug.
Corporate owners put profits ahead of patients and doctors, physician group says
Physicians Advocacy Institute comments on federal request for information about consolidation in health care.
Still striking in South Korea; dosing vitamin D; presidential mental health – Morning Medical Update
ACP: Physicians, not AI, must guide patient care
American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.
Lawmakers urge updated stronger guidelines on chronic kidney disease screening
CKD has become 10th leading cause of death nationally.
Fauci in the House; USPSTF recommendation; summits and stigma – Morning Medical Update
Sleep apnea increases risk of future hospitalization for older adults
Findings to be presented in national conference this week.
Dietary counseling lacking in treatment for heart patients
Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.
New ACO Primary Care Flex model offered by CMS
A new accountable care organization model aims to enhance primary care while moving toward the goal of having Medicare beneficiaries in ACOs by 2030.
NIOSH and physician burnout: How long is long-term?
Workplace well-being in the long run.
NIOSH and physician burnout: Who takes the lead?
On leadership by doctors and others.
NIOSH and physician burnout: Creating partnerships
NIOSH joins with other organizations in a common cause.
Relieving physician burnout: testing a plan in real health care settings
The director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health discusses its role in creating a healthy workplace for health care workers.
NIOSH and physician burnout: possible congressional action?
Discussing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Protection Act, part 2.
NIOSH and physician burnout: a legislative mandate
Discussing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Protection Act, part 1.
Relieving physician burnout: Getting the right partners involved
NIOSH and physician burnout: Identifying the problem
How federal researchers approach health care burnout.
Relieving physician burnout: Introducing NIOSH and how it can help
NIOSH and physician burnout: Generating attention
Is health care burnout getting the attention it deserves?
Costs of social drivers of health; fast on their feet; cultural contributions – Morning Medical Update
NIOSH and physician burnout: an introduction
Government researchers can help fight burnout in health care.
Drug pricing now and to come – it’s complicated
Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Devices using AI; state bans on menthol cigarettes; physical activity and depression – Morning Medical Update
Feds move to reclassify marijuana
Process begins to change drug from schedule I to schedule III under Controlled Substances Act.