Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
FDA names new medical device chief
Michelle Tarver takes over the lead role at CDRH after serving as interim director since July
Older adults often caught in Medicare switching cycle
Study finds that patients often rotate between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare
AI application aims to streamline cancer care by integrating patient data
Cloud-based tool makes data review more efficient.
Google cloud launches AI solutions to combat administrative burnout in health care
A tool for searching medical records and one that standardizes patient medical information aim to reduce administrative burnout
Need more primary care physicians? Rethink how international medical grads are handled
Resident and citizenship status can affect the specialty chosen by international physicians
FDA approves treatment for lung cancer that disrupts cancer cells with electric fields
New treatment is the first for lung cancer patients in over eight years
Older adults don’t trust AI health care information
Study finds that older adults don't think all that highly of AI, but also aren't always sure who they should trust.
Want patients to trust AI in health care? Tell them humans are biased, too
Study shows patients are more receptive to AI recommendations when they better understand the biases in human decision-making.
The great IT fail: 7 investments in health care technology that weren't worth the money
Lots of technologies held a lot of promise and cost a lot of money, but many failed to deliver anything other than a big bill and wasted time.
Feds ask for physician help in reporting information blocking
ONC blog post outlines troubling behaviors by health care organizations that are not abiding by the law.
Do patients really like telehealth?
The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study offered several interesting insights into what patients really think about telehealth -- and which providers offer the best service.
Minorities face denied claims and excessive charges for care that should have been free
Study finds widespread racial and socioeconomic inequities in denied preventive care claims
Do noncompetes have a future?
Do noncompetes have a future considering the courts seem to have a poor opinion of them?
What do practices need to know about implementing a noncompete agreement?
Noncompete agreements can be complicated, so practices need to make sure they are getting the details correct before implementing one.
What happens to a physician that breaks a noncompete agreement?
If a physician breaks a noncompete agreement, the previous employer has options as to how to proceed.
What happens when a practice unknowingly hires a physician with a noncompete?
If a practice unknowingly hires a physician with a noncompete agreement, how much risk is on the practice, and does firing the physician remove that risk?
Are there alternatives to noncompetes that achieve the same goals?
Noncompetes can be complicated and are currently tied up in legal challenges to the FTC nationwide ban. Are there other legal tools that achieve the same purpose?
Is a noncompete signed in one state valid in a state that bans them?
What happens if a physician signs a noncompete agreement in one state, but moves to another where they are banned? Does the agreement still apply?
What is the current status of the FTC ban on noncompetes?
The FTC banned noncompete agreements nationwide, but that decision is being challenged in court. Here's the latest update on the case.
What you need to know about noncompete agreements
Non-compete agreements are facing complicated legal challenges right now. Here's what you need to know.
Are you burned out and ready for a new job?
Or is it just normal job-related stress that’s bringing you down?
Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may provide little benefit
Study shows that some AI tools aren't worth much
CLAIM DENIED! What you need to know about the increase in claim denials
Report found that payers continue to deny claims at an alarming rate
In retirement, what’s more important – health or wealth?
Report highlights the interplay between health, wealth, and retirement satisfaction
The 5 things all successful ACOs do
Report found commonalities among high-performing ACOs
The real reasons patients prefer telehealth
A consumer survey found the real reasons consumers prefer telehealth, and they may not be what you think.
Who benefits from Medicare coverage of semaglutide for cardiovascular risk?
The evolving criteria for coverage mean physicians will need to stay informed and help patients navigate their options during Medicare Open Enrollment
13 Physician recruiting trends you need to know
The physician shortage and government changes have led to some interesting recruiting and salary trends.
Are health savings accounts encouraging unnecessary health spending?
Study shows that health savings and flexible spending accounts may be driving up insurance premiums
How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Physicians need to understand the reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy so they can better address it.