Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
More inbox messages don’t necessarily lead to more burnout in primary care
Veterans Health Administration study finds decrease in burnout as some notifications increased.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Where to start
Recognizing the problem and listening to doctors are key first steps.
CMS chief, surgeon general tout possible changes in prior authorizations
Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: A message for primary care physicians
Primary care physicians are crucial to the health care system.
MedPAC recommends raises for physicians, hospitals getting Medicare reimbursement
AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.
California sues drug makers, PBMs over rising prices for insulin
Pharmaceutical makers, price managers out of control with ‘necessary drug’ for millions, AG says.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Why it’s needed
The National Academy of Medicine takes on physician burnout.
ACA health insurance enrollment approaching 15.9M people
Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.
Health care mergers and acquisitions ‘regain momentum’ in 2022
Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.
Prices flat for physicians’ services, but food, gas costs push up inflation
President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.
NAM plan for workforce well-being: Troubling trend
A health care leader describes disturbing findings about the health care work environment.
New year, new Congress, outdated Medicare physician payment system
Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.
Telehealth cuts greenhouse gas emissions by reducing patient travel
Study examines environmental effects of online visits between physicians, patients.
Added social needs interventions don’t necessarily lead to less hospital use
Study connects primary care patients with resources, but admissions, ED visits don’t decrease.
Health care affordability got worse, then better, then worse, over two decades
Researchers examine trends for adult women and men before COVID-19 pandemic.
Teladoc announces ‘fully integrated health care experience’ with app redesign
Telehealth company aims at primary care as visits exceed 50 million in 2022.
VillageMD completes acquisition of Summit Health-CityMD, plans primary care across nation
Venture with Walgreens puts primary care, pharmacies under one roof.
Physicians among the lawmakers as House struggles over leadership for next Congress
Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.
Health care sector among those posting job gains in December
President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.
FTC moves to ban noncompete agreements in work contracts
Clauses are part of physician employment agreements and some states already regulate them.
Top 13 diets for 2023
Here are some eating programs for fighting obesity, controlling diseases, or improving health in 2023.
Long COVID: Ask about post-exertional malaise
Why excessive fatigue is so important in diagnosis and treatment.
Hospitals post 11th straight month of negative operating margins
November 2022 margin was slightly better than October last year.
Long COVID: A new year’s resolution
Getting clinicians on board for treating patients.
Federal budget for 2023: Medical groups praise telehealth flexibilities, pan cuts to Medicare physician payments
$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.
Physicians Foundation survey points to real challenges, potential solutions for 2023
CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.
Long COVID: Primary care will deal with this illness
Primary is the front line of treatment.
Long COVID: Introducing the PASC Collaborative
Specialty clinics for treating long COVID
Long COVID: Will care be available?
A physician can navigate the health care system, but what about patients?
Congressional budget will cut Medicare reimbursement for physicians
Lawmakers tout spending plan, but medical groups respond with ‘dismay,’ say seniors’ health will be at risk.