Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Introducing AIMPA: State regulation of medicine
A new advocacy organization for independent physicians.
NIMH 75th anniversary; greenhouse gases and health care; 3-D printing brain tissue – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Introducing AIMPA: Starting a new national group
Screening for alcohol abuse; ketamine for mental health; $234M in fraudulent billing - Morning Medical Update
Most Americans have no idea about prices before they receive health care
Amid ‘runaway growth,’ Gallup poll finds strong support for health care price transparency.
Best policies for remote patient monitoring – a slideshow
Bipartisan Policy Center issues guidance on best ways to use emerging technology.
National employment rate rises with health care contributing
January rate tops monthly average for 2023, according to federal figures.
Introducing AIMPA: Primary care physicians are welcome
National Wear Red Day; ‘gas station heroin;’ props to school nurses - Morning Medical Update
Medicare drug price negotiations could hurt patients by disincentivizing research
PhRMA, U.S. Chamber warn of unintended consequences, market effects of negotiations.
New rules aim for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability
A new rule governing prior authorizations (PAs) and interoperability will help save $15 billion over 10 years.
CMS kicks off price negotiations with Big Pharma for 10 drugs for Medicare
Administration, HHS tout milestone day on road to lowering drug prices for beneficiaries.
Introducing AIMPA: Getting attention of policymakers
Reforming the system of prescription drug prices; keto diet and mental health; ‘junk DNA’ from viruses - Morning Medical Update
Costs of medical care a concern at national and kitchen table levels
House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.
Introducing AIMPA: Quality, access, cost
Testing for cancer in blood; screening for speech and language delays; just how serious is COVID-19? - Morning Medical Update
CenterWell Senior Primary Care announces expansion plan
Parent company Humana reports loss for fourth quarter of 2023.
Best diets of 2024: a slideshow
It’s not too late to help your patients make 2024 the year of eating for health and wellness.
Introducing AIMPA: Laser-focused on independents
Local governments take on medical debt; pollution hurting people; self-compassion as part of weight loss - Morning Medical Update
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
Financial sustainability, growing revenue, integrating AI – a survey of C-suite leaders
Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.
Introducing AIMPA: Benefits of independent practice
Maternal COVID-19 vaccination; measles outbreaks pop up; perspiration as a health indicator - Morning Medical Update
Searching for mental and physical health? These states do it right - a slideshow
Study examines factors that create well-being in communities
Introducing AIMPA: Meet the group of independents
ACA sets record at 21.3 million enrolled for health insurance
HHS announces latest figures as signups continue in four states.
Treating schizophrenia by phone; swimming to relieve menopause symptoms; drug control in the White House - Morning Medical Update
Research projects aim to quantify food as medicine for chronic conditions
American Heart Association announces new grants for Health Care by Food initiative.