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Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.

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Maternal mortality; brain implant research; $30M in phony claims for COVID-19 tests – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 29th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Study: Primary care physicians ‘stretched too thin’ to take on additional research

Richard Payerchin
March 28th 2024

Why some Midwestern primary care practices declined to participate in formal, government-led quality improvement studies to curb unhealthy alcohol use or improve heart health.

Match 2024: Make regulations easier for physicians

Match 2024: Make regulations easier for physicians

Richard Payerchin
March 28th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

Match 2024: Independent voices in medicine

Match 2024: Independent voices in medicine

Richard Payerchin
March 28th 2024
Match 2024: Lessons learned from COVID-19

Match 2024: Lessons learned from COVID-19

Richard Payerchin
March 28th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

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Still suffering from COVID-19; a nation with diabetes; banning behavioral devices – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 28th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Match 2024: An expert’s advice for new family doctors

Match 2024: An expert’s advice for new family doctors

Richard Payerchin
March 27th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

Match 2024: Recruiting new doctors, and the best part of the job

Match 2024: Recruiting new doctors, and the best part of the job

Richard Payerchin
March 27th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

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‘Medical injustice disguised as paperwork;’ traveling and measles; are fish safe for consumption? – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 27th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

Match 2024: Upcoming physicians are socially conscious

Match 2024: Upcoming physicians are socially conscious

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

Match 2024: Good news for primary care

Match 2024: Good news for primary care

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

AAFP president discusses the 2024 Match and the present and future of family and internal medicine.

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Health care worker leadership

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Health care worker leadership

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

A new resource is available to alleviate physician and health care worker burnout.

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Tested in a health system

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Tested in a health system

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

A new resource is available to alleviate physician and health care worker burnout.

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Can new technology help with physician burnout?

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Can new technology help with physician burnout?

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – The origin of a new program

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – The origin of a new program

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

A new resource is available to alleviate physician and health care worker burnout.

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: ‘A mental health crisis’ in health care

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: ‘A mental health crisis’ in health care

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.

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The most expensive drug in the world; brain cells under anesthesia; official pleads guilty – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 26th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Is burnout getting attention?

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Is burnout getting attention?

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

A new resource is available to alleviate physician and health care worker burnout.

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation

‘Impact Wellbeing’ – Introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

A new resource is available to alleviate physician and health care worker burnout.

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Removing barriers to mental health care

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Removing barriers to mental health care

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.

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Bill in Senate would accelerate payments to physicians, hospitals in major health care computer attacks

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

Change Healthcare hack prompts potential changes for Medicare payments.

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Funding and programming

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Funding and programming

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.

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Global fertility and population; royal cancer diagnosis; advocating for avocados – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 25th 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medicare Part D to cover cost of Wegovy when used to reduce risks of heart conditions

Richard Payerchin
March 22nd 2024

CMS issues guidance and won’t pay for the drug for weight loss exclusively.

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Introducing the renewal

Dr. Lorna Breen Act: Introducing the renewal

Richard Payerchin
March 22nd 2024

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, discusses the latest efforts in Washington to renew the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Providers Protection Act.

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2024 Match by the numbers: a slideshow

Richard Payerchin
March 22nd 2024

Key figures from the National Resident Matching Program.

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A first for organ transplants; banning menthol cigarettes; lessons from COVID-19 – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 22nd 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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New ‘Impact Wellbeing’ aims to spark change in workplace conditions that lead to burnout

Richard Payerchin
March 21st 2024

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, NIOSH collaborate on principles and action steps for health care systems.

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A month later, Change Healthcare cyberattack becoming ‘extremely dire’ for affected practices

Richard Payerchin
March 21st 2024

Company announces medical claims preparation software as Congress urges HHS to continue assistance.

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Recognizing measles; $4 million for foot baths; royal medical records – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin
March 21st 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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