Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Record high drug overdoses ‘ravaging’ United States, physicians say
AMA cites need for treatments, naloxone, supportive policies.
Worldwide analysis ‘a major step’ in understanding genetics of Type 2 diabetes
Findings include 40 genes never reported, from diverse population base.
Health care employment climbs by 34,300 jobs in April
Total unemployment rate unchanged from March, according to latest figures.
Gun homicide rate rises 35% during pandemic, reach 25-year-high, CDC says
Firearm injuries surpass car crashes as leading cause of death for young people.
COVID-19 pandemic hurts patient safety grades for hospitals
Nonprofit commends workforce, asks for renewed commitment to patient safety.
Telehealth closed racial gap in completed doctor visits during pandemic
Study asserts 2020 data shows potential for telehealth to improve equity for Black patients.
AMA: Supreme Court abortion ruling would interfere with doctor-patient relationship
Leaked opinion sparks response from supporters, opponents across nation.
Life-coaching program helps female physicians avoid burnout
Online conferencing, messages, become tools against burnout, imposter syndrome.
ACP outlines four principles for primary care, specialist collaboration
Lack of coordination can lead to fragmentation, errors, patient frustration.
Doctors on the move
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about place as a factor for doctors in retirement.
CMS leaders outline plan for “strategic alignment” for ACO efforts
ACO REACH Model, starting in 2023, aims to improve health equity.
Political tensions – a cause for worry?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about short- and long-term effects of global tensions.
Health care mergers and acquisitions slow in Q1 due to inflation, interest rates, global uncertainty
Report says hospitals could face insolvency as telehealth attracts new investments.
Dealing with COVID-19 pandemic downturn
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about dealing with an economic downturn.
Insider threats, with negligence or malice, can hurt health care cybersecurity
Federal agency outlines risks, behavioral indicators of disgruntled workers.
ACP supports Biden’s 2022 National Drug Control Strategy
Cash balance plans
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses cash balance plans as a way for physicians to save for retirement.
Workers leaving, expenses for labor, drugs, supplies rising in hospitals
Expenses per patient increase, even accounting for COVID-19 pandemic, AHA says.
Cybersecurity improvement needed for medical device manufacturers
Survey finds “quite surprising” security gaps in software, regulation compliance.
Creating a retirement savings timeline
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the importance of a retirement savings plan that can change over time.
HHS releases data on hospital changes in ownership 2016 to 2022
Nationally, 4.6% of hospitals sold in last six years; South Carolina leads at 19%.
Justice Department announces charges for alleged $149M in COVID-19 fraud
Feds say alleged scammers “placed greed above care” in pandemic.
Chasing investment crazes – why?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the difference between investing for retirement and speculating on trendy investments.
HHS cybersecurity center notes “very aggressive” threat by Hive hacking group
Ransomware groups targeting health organizations, physicians’ offices.
Physicians spend 4.5 hours a day on electronic health records
Study compiles data, finds multiple specialties affected.
“Mismatch” with opioid treatment, vulnerable communities, leaves patients at risk in disaster
Study examines locations, preparedness for pandemic, treatment disruptions.
“Diworsification” – incorrectly gauging portfolio diversification
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains the theory of “diworsification,” wrongly thinking an investment portfolio is diversified to minimize risk.
Physicians need more info on e-cigarettes to communicate with patients
Devices could help patients reduce or stop using tobacco, researchers say.
Physicians may start saving later in life than people in other careers
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains why doctors may start saving later in life.
Bills target COVID-19 mental health effects in youths, adults
Lawmakers want to expand telehealth options for children, cognitive research.