Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
FDA committee recommends Novavax vaccine for those aged 18 and older
Study finds 90.4% efficacy and low incidence of adverse effects for two-dose regimen.
Telehealth rule flexibility could connect physicians, patients in different states
Female physicians spend more time in EHR than male physicians, study says
More than 41 minutes per day in office could be factor in doctor burnout.
National Academy of Medicine readies health workforce well-being plan
Seven priority areas emerge from process that began before COVID-19 pandemic.
Decades needed to correct deficits of Black, Hispanic physicians in U.S.
Racial and ethnic diversity would improve health care for underserved populations.
Rite Aid, startup Homeward announce plan for primary care clinics at rural pharmacies
Move is latest step in retail, telehealth, venture capital competition with physicians.
Health care employment rising, but still lower than pre-pandemic levels
Sector had 16.26 million workers in May, topping levels from month before and from May 2021.
Opioid prescription ‘delayed dispensing’ happening across U.S.
Patients may use drugs for reasons or time frame other than intended by prescriber, according to study.
Addressing physician burnout: nine solutions for academic institutions, clinical training programs, and accreditation bodies
Here are nine actions U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, recommends.
No Surprises Act blocks 2 million surprise medical bills in first two months of 2022
Figure flies past federal regulators’ initial estimate of 17,000 surprise bills a year.
Text connections for telehealth eliminate virtual waiting rooms for physicians, patients
“Untethered” method, used by restaurants and airlines, leads to earlier appointments and time savings in clinic.
Young people want their physicians to ask about social determinants of health
Doctors should inquire about food, housing, education, and offer resources, according to survey.
Hospital expenses down slightly, patient volumes decline for ‘challenging’ April
Labor shortages, supply prices are factors in health system operating margins.
Primary care for people
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality talks about how people need medical homes.
Primary care physicians rank high on list of most used locum tenens staff
Family medicine, internists, pediatricians used in 21% of facilities across nation.
Fixing primary care
Why physicians deserve a better system — and how to get there
Primary care physicians should demand better technology for patient care
ElationHealth CEO optimistic about primary care as sustainable foundation for U.S. health care.
Continuity of primary care helps chronic kidney disease patients
Relationships key to managing complexities, comorbidities, study finds.
Using technology to improve care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality explains how health services research and technology.
Now is time for federal action to curb firearms violence, ACP says
School shooting in Texas shows need for gun policies that have broad public support.
Primary care physician pay up 2.13% in 2021, still lower than specialists
Despite challenges, management group says doctors’ compensation stabilizes last year.
Centering on primary care and equity
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the need for centering on primary care and improving health equity.
Basic elements for underserved communities
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses crafting solutions for rural areas, small towns, poor and underserved communities.
Addressing physician burnout: 11 solutions for health care organizations
Here are 11 actions for health care organizations to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
Across globe, 6.4 million physicians needed in 132 countries facing shortages
Study estimates 12.8 million doctors worldwide, and more are needed.
Health worker burnout must be top national priority, surgeon general says
Medical staff, pushed past their breaking point, say something has to change.
Research alignment in HHS
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the mission of federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses how the Department of Health and Human Services is aligning research across its agencies.
Health care systems start program to ensure equity in patient care
AMA, Joint Commission aim to improve outcomes for marginalized patients.
Building trust in primary care
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality discusses the importance of trust in primary care.
Physicians, medical staff report on burnout caused by COVID-19 pandemic
AMA publishes National Burnout Benchmarking report for 2020-2021.