Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 2
A physician researcher discusses why primary care physicians do not participate in value-based payment models.
Value-based payment models: Potential solutions, part 1
Value-based payment models: Too much documentation
Value-based payment models: Problematic performance measures
'The cuts need to stop'
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses his bill to stop the planned Medicare reimbursement reduction.
FTC to get leadership change, new commissioner under Trump administration
Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.
Value-based payment models: Workforce shortages are a problem
Value-based payment: Health systems don’t support doctors
Value-based payment: Not all insurers are on board
Value-based payment: Or is it fee-for-service? Or both?
Value-based payment: Will it cover the cost of doing business?
Value-based payment: Sources and a summary
Value-based payment: An introduction to a study
Health care adds 53K jobs in November as unemployment inches up
Monthly report shows gains for hospitals, home health care services.
CVD, drugs, guns, crashes – hazards hinder life expectancy care for Americans
How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.
Tirzepatide tops semaglutide for patient weight loss, study finds
The regulatory battle over compounded semaglutide and health effects on the heart are among latest developments involving GLP-1 RA drugs.
GLP-1 RA drugs and primary care: What do physicians need to know?
Robert Kushner, MD, an expert in overweight, obesity, nutrition, diet and exercise, discusses the effects of the new antiobesity medications.
Health care for older adults around the world: A slideshow
The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Predictions for the future
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Are physicians embracing work-life balance over ‘workaholic culture?’
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Long-term safety
Medical organizations call for congressional action as calendar approaches end of 2024
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve policies that could affect U.S. health care.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Lifestyle changes needed too
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Talking about cost
More workplace control leads to less burnout for physicians in health systems, study finds
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Patients’ No. 1 question
Prior authorizations, pharmacy transparency, vertical integration all part of the Medicare 2026 rule
Proposals would require more public data on prior authorization processes and whether those advance health equity.
Medicare announces 2026 plan to cover antiobesity medications
Will it take effect? Biden proposal would be finalized in Trump’s term, and his pick to lead HHS has spoken against antiobesity drugs.