Richard Payerchin

‘Extortion without encrypting files’ is a growing risk to cybersecurity of medical computer networks.

COVID-19 affected physicians, which affected staff.

Researchers examine how patients search online, by website and age.

Youths still reeling from losses, distress of COVID-19 pandemic, federal leaders say.

In recent years, March historically is top month for medical fraudsters.

How a Texas health system added virtual staff.

Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.

House Republicans rip spending plans’ effects on Medicare, drug innovation.

Change is always hard.

Medical con artists bilk victims for thousands of dollars.

Finding ways to get new local workers.

Survey examines patient preferences for online presence, communications, social media.

They add to recent primary care expansions by Amazon, Walmart.

Physicians can help guide future hiring.

Committee on Oversight and Accountability echoes Senate, FTC in examining prescription drug pricing companies.

Adult, youth criteria aim to support care for 150 million people across nation.

A health system chief ambulatory officer talks about finding – or not finding – doctors in early 2023.

Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.

MGMA agrees accurate billing is essential, but more information is needed before changing the system next year.

Six organizations to implement programs based on six principles for healthy workplace culture.

Federal regulators keep quiet on antitrust laws, but issue statements about patient information protection as online giant expands into primary care.

Insulin is not affordable in current health care system, ‘and that needs to change,’ CEO says.

Feds get involved in False Claims Act case first filed by another doctor.

Operating margins better than a year ago, but financial challenges remain and health care locations are shifting.

Senator discusses future of cybersecurity in health care

Physicians’ offices are storehouses of patient health, personal, and financial data, so even small practices are targets. Although no computer network is impenetrable, there are ways to bolster cybersecurity and respond to attacks when they happen.

Hospital group outlines effects of contracts on physicians and executives as federal regulators ponder new rules.

Researchers analyze Twitter to see how public reacts to pandemic threats, treatments.

It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.

Company announces acquisition of AI company, change to public benefit corporation.