Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Global medical costs to increase by double digits for third straight year, survey finds
Rising utilization and pharmacy costs, along with new technologies, blamed for the rise
Dallas jury finds practice liable for Medicare fraud that could result in more than $300 million in penalties
Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed
The top 15 data points that hackers steal from you
When data gets leaked to hackers, you might be surprised what they most commonly access
Most Medicare beneficiaries risk overspending on prescription plans
Study shows that most beneficiaries skip comparing Part D plans that might better suit their needs and their wallet
Private equity and publicly traded hospices show lower caregiver satisfaction compared to not-for-profits
Study shows that ownership model matters when it comes to caregiver satisfaction, and that doctors should know the ownership structure of hospices.
Your short trip to the gym doesn’t cancel out your long day of sitting
Study finds sitting too long may undermine heart health, even with exercise
Ransomware surge highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in health care
Ransomware activity in healthcare is reaching critical levels, and physicians need to take action to protect their practices and their reputations
The 3 medical devices most likely to be hacked
Medical devices, particularly older ones, are common in any medical setting. But did you know that some of them can become gateways for hackers to access sensitive information?
Three out of four patients see U.S. health care as broken but optimistic about technology’s role, survey finds
Patients still want a human-centered connection with their health care providers
October inflation went up – but within expectations
CPI up 0.2% for the month, up to 2.6% overall
Number of physician assistants continues to grow
New York, California, and Florida all have large concentrations of new PAs
5 tips for practices dealing with high-deductible health plans
High-deductible health plans can create billing problems, especially early in the year before most patient deductibles have been met. Here are some ideas on how to help your practice cope.
High labor costs hitting hospitals as physicians generate less revenue
Revenue is increasing but physicians and providers are working more while generating less money.
Does telehealth lead to unnecessary care?
Study reveals surprising facts about telehealth and its effects on costs
Everything you need to know about the latest change to MOC - and what might be next
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement. Here's what you need to know about that - and what else might be changing.
How the most recent MOC change is a reflection of new leadership at the organization
ABIM has a new leader and the most recent change - the removal of the 2-year points requirement - is a reflection of the new direction the organization is headed.
ABIM notifies 12,000 physicians about the most recent MOC change - and the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment proves popular
When ABIM removed the 2-year points requirement for MOC, approximately 12,000 physicians were affected by the change. ABIM is reaching out to notify those affected. In addition, other MOC changes, like the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment, have also proven popular and similar programs may be launched.
ABIM is listening to feedback about other possible changes
Furman McDonald, MD, president and CEO of ABIM, is listening to feedback that led to the removal of the 2-year points requirement for MOC and could lead to other future changes.
Why did ABIM eliminate the 2-year points requirement?
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement for MOC after listening to feedback from diplomates.
Physicians face a 2.83% reimbursement cut unless Congress takes action
The final CMS rule for the Physician Fee Schedule boosts primary care, but advocacy groups say the reimbursement cuts are untenable.
The top concerns of Medicare patients
As open enrollment approaches, a survey of Medicare patients reveals their top concerns about the program
Primary care helps Medicare’s Shared Savings Program achieve $2.1 billion in net savings
Savings is largest amount in MSSP’s decade-long history
The challenges female patients are facing
Study reveals disproportionate struggles for women in prime working and childbearing years
ABIM eliminates two-year points requirement for MOC
Certified physicians who missed the two-year point requirements will have their status upgraded immediately
4 estate planning mistakes to avoid
Avoid these common mistakes to protect your assets and make sure your wealth is distributed the way you want
Change Healthcare breach affected 100,000,000 patients
Breach is the largest ever reported the federal government
AMA sues MultiPlan, alleging price-fixing scheme
AMA alleges MultiPlan is working with commercial health insurers to restrict fair payment for out-of-network services.
Blimey! UK study finds AI improves maternity care outcomes
A meta-analysis of UK-based research found that women get better pregnancy care when AI and clinical software tools are used in maternity settings
Is enough being done for the mental health of physicians?
Addressing the crisis in physician well-being: Key strategies for the future of health care
Can reducing carbs have a bigger impact than meds on type 2 diabetes patients?
Low-carbohydrate diet may help type 2 diabetes patients improve beta-cell function, research shows