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Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.

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Of toothaches and heart health; notable victims of prostate cancer; regulating football for youth safety - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 25th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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NAACOS recommendations for value-based care in rural communities – a slideshow

Richard Payerchin
January 24th 2024

Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.

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Organ technology and genetics; preventive care in the U.S.A.; phage therapy against bacterial infection - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 24th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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CMS leaders tout prior authorization rule among 2023 accomplishments, 2024 agenda

Richard Payerchin
January 23rd 2024

New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.

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NAACOS outlines improvements for value-based care in rural areas

Richard Payerchin
January 23rd 2024

Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.

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Reversing diabetes for heart and kidney health; MS and medical marijuana; ‘notice of exclusion’ due to fraud – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 23rd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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ARPA-H to create medical trucks for health care access in rural areas

Richard Payerchin
January 22nd 2024

PARADIGM will benefit patients with portable CT scanners for health screenings.

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Sitting at work increases risk of death

Richard Payerchin
January 22nd 2024

A new study examines health of people who sit at work compared with those on their feet. The results may make you and your patients want to get some exercise.

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force gets three new physician members

Richard Payerchin
January 22nd 2024

Panel makes recommendations on screenings in primary care.

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A vaccination tipping point; eco-conscious germ control; mapping out antiobesity prescriptions – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 22nd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Top trends in medical technology for 2024 - a slideshow

Richard Payerchin
January 19th 2024

Here are six things to watch for more development as technology evolves this year.

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Action on menthol cigarettes; faster protection from vaccines; royal pains and prognoses – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 19th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Congress has limited time to act in 2024 in health care priorities

Richard Payerchin
January 18th 2024

Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.

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New CMS rules ‘a major win’ on prior authorizations, but more action is needed

Richard Payerchin
January 18th 2024

Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.

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Cancer diagnoses across the nation; pursuing an HIV vaccine; MRI in treatment for depression – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 18th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Predictions abound for health care policy as presidential election year begins

Richard Payerchin
January 17th 2024

Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.

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Health care organizations praise CMS new rules on prior authorizations, interoperability

Richard Payerchin
January 17th 2024

Faster prior auths are a priority for physicians and patients, so the new rules will help family doctors.

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CMS announces new rules aiming for faster prior authorizations, more interoperability

Richard Payerchin
January 17th 2024

Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.

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Obesity care in 2024; pandemic lessons from Africa; clinician addiction – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 17th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Feds examine loosening restrictions on marijuana for medical use and research

Richard Payerchin
January 16th 2024

HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.

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Breast cancer carcinogens in chemicals; workplace wellness; early detection of Parkinson disease – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 16th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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2024 to become ‘Super Bowl’ of telehealth regulation, trade group says

Richard Payerchin
January 15th 2024

ATA publishes 2024 policy agenda after solid year of advocacy in 2023.

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Older Americans slow to use online health services, but that could change

Richard Payerchin
January 15th 2024

Poll examines patient reaction to online, direct-to-consumer medicine.

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Hydration in the age of plastic; sensors to detect lung cancer; conscience in health care - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 15th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule needs changing, but not to make physicians violate the law

Richard Payerchin
January 12th 2024

MGMA outlines legal technicality that HHS needs to address if Congress takes action.

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Antiobesity drug safety; dietary effects on COVID-19; ACA insurance - Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 12th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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AMA praises MedPAC recommendation for more Medicare physician reimbursement

Richard Payerchin
January 11th 2024

January meeting opens new year of wrangling in Washington as doctor costs go up and payments go down.

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Inflation rises by 0.3% for December, 3.4% for 2023

Richard Payerchin
January 11th 2024

Federal figures include health care services and commodities.

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Youth cigarette use tumbles over three decades

Richard Payerchin
January 11th 2024

Study finds dramatic declines across boys and girls, racial and ethnic groups.

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Health care transformation in New York; Fauci on Capitol Hill; recycling surgical masks – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
January 11th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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