Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Hospital health care prices don’t match online and by phone
Price transparency has gotten better, but still needs work to make costs clear to patients, a new study finds.
Zocdoc announces new digital tools for patient scheduling, paperwork, virtual visits
Free system moves company into patient engagement, CEO says.
Perceptions and reality of men’s health
Cleveland Clinic survey examines effects of lifestyle and habits on overall health.
Majority of patients would trust AI more than human physicians for diagnosis, survey finds
Machine learning, robotics, and nanotechnology will have a growing place in medicine.
Cyberattacks keep coming in health care
New survey finds victims are paying ransoms, but not getting all data back.
Women physicians are in medical offices, hospitals, universities – and, sometimes, movies
In entertainment, study finds far fewer females in white coats than males.
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants accounted for 25.6% of patient visits in 2019
Medicare data confirms trend of NPs and PAs treating patients as primary care physicians are in short supply.
Addressing drivers of health: A summary
Getting to health with The Physicians Foundation.
Physicians, patients may be reluctant to discuss gun safety at personal level
Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?
Senators pitch $26 billion plan to strengthen primary care – ‘Absolutely the right thing to do’
Legislation would pay for more physicians, nurses, dentists, to maximize services at community health centers.
Addressing drivers of health: Getting private insurers on board
Will private payers cover costs?
Burnout holding steady, not in a good way
Physicians Foundation announces survey results as Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation works to expand mental health care access.
Medicare announces lower out-of-pocket drug costs for some beneficiaries
Representatives to hold hearing about market effects on development of new medicines.
Health care in the mix as inflation rises in August
Lawmakers blame opponents’ economic policies for effects on families.
New campaign focuses on heart health in primary care
American College of Cardiology, biotech companies seeking physicians to test and reduce cholesterol levels in patients.
Addressing drivers of health: Legislation and policies
How can lawmakers help physicians help patients?
Health insurance covered 92.1% of Americans in 2022
Census Bureau releases estimates that show uninsured rate is decreasing in recent years.
Addressing drivers of health: Gaining momentum
Medicine takes time, but change is happening.
PBMs ‘deserve regulatory scrutiny’ as they increase market share in 2021, AMA says
Pharmacy benefit managers point to study that financial incentives help them bring down drug prices for patients.
Nicotine replacements help patients stop smoking, but some may be hard to get
Study examines effectiveness of drugs, devices to help patients quit using the leading preventable cause of death.
Primary care physicians support new Medicare code for ongoing, personalized treatment
CMS agrees, but surgeons and specialists fear a pay cut if family docs get more.
FDA approves emergency use for updated COVID-19 vaccines
New shots scheduled to arrive this fall; CDC to discuss clinical recommendations tomorrow.
Addressing drivers of health: Data collection
Analyzing DOH is an inflection point for treatment.
Medical credit cards are the latest way patients fall deeper in health care debt, consumer advocates say
Supporters counter that payment options improve access to care as federal regulators seek more information on possible ‘predatory’ practices.
Addressing drivers of health: Getting to know the Z-codes
Physicians can code for reimbursement.
Addressing drivers of health: Size matters
Smaller physicians’ office will need assistance.
Addressing drivers of health: The team extends beyond the practice
Collaboration is key for physicians and the community.
Addressing drivers of health: On screening patients
Reaching a turning point on drivers of health.
Addressing drivers of health: Becoming efficient and effective
Take 5 offers reliable screening, physicians can offer resources.
Federal ARPA-H seeks solutions on health care cybersecurity
Initiative seeks to bridge ‘technical gap’ that leaves patients vulnerable.