Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
ACA insurance surpasses 20 million enrollees
CMS announces figures blowing by last year’s record of 16.3 million enrollees.
Prescription drug prices: How the United States compares to other developed nations – a slideshow
Americans pay more, but that could change when Medicare begins negotiating prices.
Patient beliefs for 2024; preventing deafness; access for patients with disabilities – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Diagnostic errors contributing to patient deaths in hospitals around the country: study
Researchers find assessing patients and tests can lead to diagnostic errors that cause harm.
ED visits more likely when outside physicians handle virtual care
Online visits with family doctors led to fewer emergency visits in the following week.
‘Addiction is a chronic medical illness that's treatable,’ and primary care physicians can help
ASAM president discusses current state of opioid crisis and how primary care could be a new avenue for physicians to connect patients to treatment.
Effects of sleep quality; communicating clearly; USPSTF seeks nominees – Morning Medical Update
Medicare Advantage benefits expansion could help patients, physicians
AMGA weighs in on policy changes proposed for 2025.
Creating a patient-centered practice: Strategies for improving patient satisfaction & retention
Streamlining operations allows physicians to spend their time caring for patients, and for patients to feel cared for
Paxlovid and long COVID; hearing loss and dementia risk; $93M in health care fraud - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
The independent medical practice is not dead
AIMPA intends to become a new voice for physicians in independent practice.
Lilly launches direct-to-patient telehealth service
Internal medicine physicians ‘concerned’ about patients ordering prescription drugs directly from pharmaceutical makers.
Health care sector added 55,000 jobs a month in 2022
President, GOP clash over meanings of economic indicators.
Respectful maternity care; health around the world; phony antiobesity medications – Morning Medical Update
AMGA joins chorus opposing harsh penalties for information blocking
‘Overly punitive’ approach will discourage move to value-based care.
Low-cost physical exams: a slideshow about 12 states with the best prices for patients
If you practice here, your patients are getting a bargain.
HHS Inspector General outlines enforcement actions for second half of fiscal year 2023
Report to Congress details expected recoveries, questioned costs, and potential savings.
Measles cases increase globally; new drug approvals; mindfulness + exercise = good mental health – Morning Medical Update
Docs need to rock the vote in 2024
ACP emphasizes that physicians must vote and encourage their patients to cast ballots for the health of the nation.
Cost for a physical exam: a slideshow of the 12 most expensive states
Here’s the cost of getting into the exam room.
Feds allege $60M in health care fraud; city living and patient health; adding to safety stations – Morning Medical Update
Information blocking review, ‘disincentive’ processes need work, MGMA says
Federal regulators consider rules required to stifle information blocking and promote interoperability.
ACP: Physicians must remain team leaders in patient care
Doctors are not interchangeable with other professional clinicians, and patients, their families, and lawmakers need to know it.
Rite Aid banned from profiling; youths and gunshot wounds; when did TB emerge? – Morning Medical Update
AMA’s top 10 health tips in 2024
Share these with your patients who want to improve their well-being next year.
Fixing a broken heart; dry powder vaccines; Surgical Barbie – Morning Medical Update
Health care fraud investigations net $1.72B for 2022
HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.
Youth movement against cholesterol; hospital coffee machines as bacteria havens; HHS takes aim at poor maternal health - Morning Medical Update
ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million
Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.
FDA approves test for determining risk of opioid use disorder
Genetic test could counter overdose epidemic, still a ‘profound’ public health crisis.