Richard Payerchin

American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.

AIMPA launches this week to advocate for specialists contending ‘consolidation has not led to better care or lower costs for patients.’

Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, introduces the organization.

AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.

Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.

Health system, union announce details about agreement, including wage raises.

AHRQ has open comment period on new study that found at least 87 approaches to blending behavioral health with physical treatments.

Walkout earlier this month was the largest for health care workers in U.S. history.

Kentucky medical school scores $16 million to enhance, develop programs.

Survey examines slow uptake of vaccines among adults.

Lack of knowledge leaves room for doubt even as more physicians use artificial intelligence for some element of medicine.

Health insurance drops again in yearly figures of consumer price index.

Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.

AI is part of it, but not the only factor as physicians and patients interact with computers.

Collaboration needed to improve health for millions of Americans with heart, kidney, weight issues.

Report: ‘Endless greed’ costs nation billions of dollars and health of patients.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, offers this message to primary care physicians.

Various state, regional and national definitions share some common attributes, but don’t all measure the same things; comment period is open now.

Work, play, finances, relationships can all make a difference to psychological well-being.

ATA praises move, predicts ‘Super Bowl for telehealth’ coming in 2024.

Health care adds jobs, but monthly growth rate slows.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, says physician licensing is a matter of state law.

Physician wages are part of the equation too, according to new report by The Commonwealth Fund.

New analysis has eight strategies because now is the time “to get serious about the policy changes we need to really rebuild and reimagine primary care.”

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, recommends actions for state medical boards to hold physicians accountable.

Seoul Medical Group offers primary care and specialty care in seven states.

Physicians Foundation survey examines doctor reactions and involvement in health care consolidation.

Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, considers possible internal actions to discipline physician misconduct.

CMS to make offer in February 2024 for prices to take effect in 2026.