Richard Payerchin

AMA calls for permanent access, for Medicare patients, connectivity for all.

More time, resources needed to assist patients, overcome barriers.

Insurance a factor in access to drug treatments, a new study said.

One-third of health care leaders say organizations are not doing enough.

Physician groups join White House in call for Congress to OK $22.5 billion in aid

“Gun violence is a public health crisis,” says AMA president.

Attitudes change over time but people need convincing.

When rural hospitals close, it takes a toll on local labor force, population, income, according to a new study

Cancer programs seek to remove barriers to screenings.

Physicians could benefit from surgery center ownership

Racism important for understanding health care disparities

Could be new challenge for Social Security, analyst says

Physicians’ group cites CDC data in letter to lawmakers.

Nation last for long-term relationships between patients, PCPs, study says

Health systems ‘may contribute to managing spending.’

Grassley of Iowa says FTC should reconsider investigation.

Insurer aims to be ‘lifetime trusted health partner.’

Work schedule, location also factors.

Hospital group notes COVID-19 relief absent.

Three-month period through June 2022

Nonprofit, for-profit, government facilities offer profitable care

Experiences relevant for rural patients

Mental health conditions linked to smoking.

Pending FDA approval, could be available in 2024.

Still down 1.9% from pre-pandemic levels

Social media a ‘critical challenge for public health’

Physicians, administrators consider factors such as compensation, autonomy.

‘Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor’

American Rescue Plan includes $19.2M for training doctors in underserved areas

Medicare Advantage program enrollment grows 9 percent for 2022.