Richard Payerchin is editor of Medical Economics.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: a new panacea?
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: an introduction
New HHS leader could overhaul Medicare physician reimbursement: reports
News reports state RFK Jr. could take aim at codes recommended by the American Medical Association.
Study finds patients paying for insurance still pile on medical debt, or skip care to avoid it
Commonwealth Fund examines underinsureds, now more than 20% of the people with health insurance around the country.
Medicaid ‘at an unprecedented crossroads … progress is at risk,’ program leader says
CMS Medicaid chief foreshadows potential policy changes coming when President-elect Trump moves into the White House.
CMS chief: ‘It is the greatest honor and privilege to serve in this role’
Brooks-LaSure describes achievements in her final national leadership call.
Health insurance is at risk if premium tax credits are eliminated – a slideshow
How many people will be affected if Congress does not extend premium tax credits for ACA insurance?
Patient safety falling short: States where hospitals need improvement – a slideshow
Some states have few or no hospitals with ‘A’ grades for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 report card.
Hospitals improving patient safety grades, watchdog organization says
Leapfrog Group publishes fall 2024 marks for almost 3,000 facilities nationwide.
‘American health care is struggling’ – Assistant AG discusses morality, money and medicine
Antitrust chief says the nation is at an inflection point to restore competition or pay more money for less choice and more aggravation.
COVID-19 medical misinformation prompts much hand-wringing, but little hand-slapping for docs
Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.
Physicians are the nation’s top earners – a slideshow
A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.
Collaboration, EHR time are factors that can influence family physician burnout: study
Research examines family doctors’ attitudes on team efficiency, home time in electronic health records, and burnout.
As obesity increases, heart disease deaths follow – a slideshow
‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.
Heart disease skyrockets as obesity affects more Americans from 1999 to 2020
Health care AI developer Suki announces $70M toward new and expanded programs
‘We are in a new phase of growth,’ CEO says, as clinicians take to voice-enabled artificial intelligence.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
Senators pitch site-neutral payment policy framework
Doctors, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals all could be affected; plan includes hospital reinvestment for those that need it.
Reforms needed in Medicare Advantage, cybersecurity, congressman says
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses PBMs and new blockbuster antiobesity drugs, and predicts election success for former president Donald Trump.
‘It is just a real gut punch’ – Physician in Congress discusses proposed reduction in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is sponsoring legislation to improve Medicare pay to doctors.
Medicare Advantage problems are getting worse, not better, lawmakers say
Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.
Patient groups sound off about their role in health care
New global survey tallies levels of patient group involvement in research, care delivery and more.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act
Physicians and sponsors in Congress explain why the bipartisan bill is needed.
Legislation would block Medicare cut, increase 2025 physician reimbursement
Representatives have bipartisan support in House, numerous backers among health organizations.
SDOH: What every physician needs to know about social drivers of health. Part 3: Unique factors and influences
Two experts discuss The Physicians Foundation and its efforts to affect the factors that affect health outside the doctor's office.
Patients like being asked to share personal details they want physicians to know
Study suggests a way to use EHRs to develop relationship before patients arrive for an exam.
Trump troubles and Harris headaches: Voters stressing out as presidential election nears
American Psychological Association announces results from national ‘Stress in America’ survey in presidential election season.
Physician total cash compensation: a survey
SullivanCotter data show doctors’ pay is back to historical average growth.
ACP joins call to keep health insurance tax credits for ACA Marketplace plans
Congressional action needed before premium tax credits expire at end of 2025.
Primary care physician pay up 16.5% since 2020, according to salary survey
SullivanCotter posts survey results covering salary of approximately 215,000 doctors.