Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Medicare Advantage problems are getting worse, not better, lawmakers say
Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.
Patient groups sound off about their role in health care
New global survey tallies levels of patient group involvement in research, care delivery and more.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act
Physicians and sponsors in Congress explain why the bipartisan bill is needed.
Legislation would block Medicare cut, increase 2025 physician reimbursement
Representatives have bipartisan support in House, numerous backers among health organizations.
SDOH: What every physician needs to know about social drivers of health. Part 3: Unique factors and influences
Two experts discuss The Physicians Foundation and its efforts to affect the factors that affect health outside the doctor's office.
Patients like being asked to share personal details they want physicians to know
Study suggests a way to use EHRs to develop relationship before patients arrive for an exam.
Trump troubles and Harris headaches: Voters stressing out as presidential election nears
American Psychological Association announces results from national ‘Stress in America’ survey in presidential election season.
Physician total cash compensation: a survey
SullivanCotter data show doctors’ pay is back to historical average growth.
ACP joins call to keep health insurance tax credits for ACA Marketplace plans
Congressional action needed before premium tax credits expire at end of 2025.
Primary care physician pay up 16.5% since 2020, according to salary survey
SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.
EMS, patients need guidance on using epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis
Studies find solid recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms, but updates and education are needed on first course of treatment.
Eyeing scope creep; long-term mortality of sepsis; new developments in skin science – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Amazon One Medical joins with Cleveland Clinic to provide primary care in northern Ohio
Organizations announce collaboration with new locations to start in 2025.
Parity for treating mental health and physical health: a poll
West Health-Gallup measures public support for mental health treatment, skepticism about insurance coverage.
Pneumonia vaccines at a younger age; insights on pistachios and sight; antidepressants recalled – Morning Medical Update
Studying breastfeeding; new members at NAM; Alzheimer’s disease treatments – Morning Medical Update
Anger management in health care; life and death diagnoses; training body and brain for endurance – Morning Medical Update
What they’re saying about expanded coverage of birth control
Political, medical leaders react to the announcement of expanded coverage of reproductive health services.
Biden administration proposes expanded coverage of free birth control, other preventive services
CVS Health names new president
Stores are closing as nation’s largest drug store chain, large-scale competitors adapt to market conditions.
Consequences of cutting Medicare physician reimbursement
AMGA posts survey results forecasting effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.
Jobs, health care access on the line if Medicare makes another cut to physician reimbursement: survey
AMGA poll makes clear: ‘This is an inflection point … this is just not sustainable.’
Vaccination stats; Clean Hospitals Day; the presidential mentality – Morning Medical Update
Breast cancer treatment and aging; ‘concepts of a plan;’ extreme exercise and health – Morning Medical Update
Wrong arm placement could be affecting blood pressure readings for millions: study
Inaccurate measurements could lead to potential overdiagnosis of hypertension, according to research.
Best states to practice medicine; Walgreens closing 1,200 stores; a patient needs a headspin hole like a hole in the head – Morning Medical Update
Reps back reforms to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, starting with physician reimbursement
Letter calls for prompt action to avert cut scheduled for 2025, says doctors’ pay should cover cost of actually delivering care to patients.
Trump and Harris on health care: Policy experts make their predictions
Business consultant BRG convenes analysts for look at health care direction under the presidential candidates.
The unseen health care workforce; health heading for the Oval Office; windows to the soul and maybe to sickness – Morning Medical Update
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.