Richard Payerchin

Patients need ‘timely and high-quality care,’ not ‘bureaucratic red tape,’ lawmakers say.

Hack involved information transfer software used by contractor.

Feds announce separate cases involving billing for services doctors did not perform.

If proposals aren’t sorted out, PA problems will get worse, not better, according to medical organizations.

A survey confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. Here are some suggestions to improve that.

In a separate case, a physician is convicted of dealing opioids.

Physicians, health care groups line up to support Value in Health Care Act.

Online giant rolls out AWS HealthScribe so doctors can spend more time with patients and less time in electronic health records.

The app has some videos that promote self-diagnosis of mental health, which could have serious effects for young people.

Act stalled in Congress in 2022, but similar provisions move forward in legislation this year.

Physicians in Congress speak on federal legislation that aims for medical care price transparency for consumers.

Here are lessons for primary care physicians to consider about the future of telemedicine.

Data could identify effects of recent trends in health care.

Artificial intelligence has potential to change how telehealth is used.

New playbook has endorsement of AMA, health insurers, accountable care organizations.

States have a role in governing telemedicine across the country.

Finding a balance between telemedicine and prescribing controlled substances.

PE firms controlled at least 50% of market share of one or more specialties in cities around the United States.

FSMB’s latest census shows women are also a larger part of the physician workforce.

Effects of the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023.

Researchers analyze ChatGPT for summarizing medical records.

Having a doctor may create ‘a protective effect’ in post-op, but is that a causative factor in patient recovery?

Subcommittee ponders whether reduced competition hurts patient care and free enterprise in business of medicine.

Federal experts cite survey of expert predictions in new report.

Company denies wrongdoing as feds investigate whistleblower claims.

With no major policy shifts to tackle public health problems, it’s going to get worse.

An overview of the legislative process to change American telehealth law.

Legislation in Congress could help physicians and patients use telemedicine.

Researchers examine trends toward ‘Monetizing Medicine.’

Expect hackers and network managers to employ AI in a ‘cat-and-mouse’ game to steal or protect patient records.