Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
Fed cuts interest rate by 0.5%
As expected, Federal Reserve makes first rate cut of the year to counter cooling economy
Confidential screening tool for intimate partner violence 10 times more effective than traditional methods
South Carolina researchers find EHR-based tool yields better results than oral screenings
Why physicians need to focus on food insecurity
Two studies show the negative health effects of food insecurity on obesity and hospital visits – and how physicians can make a difference
Burnout: Time for a new job or a change in mindset?
How to know whether you are burned out to the point where you need to look for a new job.
Inflation hits lowest level since 2021
Decline likely means a 0.25% interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve
Do patients think AI is going to improve health care?
Optimism on how AI is going to affect health care is rising.
Should you handle your own retirement planning or work with a pro?
There are pros and cons to either approach
Retirement planning secrets for physicians
What you need to know to realize your financial dreams
AI tool improves diagnostic accuracy for dementia by 26%
AI helps physicians accurately diagnose dementia type, even when limited information is available
Nearly half of FDA-authorized AI tools may be ineffective
Researchers say the lack of reported clinical validation data raises concerns about their effectiveness and safety
Who is going to fill all the open health care jobs?
It’s not who you think - report highlights shifts in U.S. labor force demographics
The top 20 most in-demand specialties
AMN Healthcare report identifies the top 20 specialties employers are recruiting
Employer health care costs expected to surge nearly 8% in 2025
Employer-sponsored health care costs expected to see biggest increase in over a decade
Do patients think their medical records are accurate?
A survey from Carta Healthcare found that patients mostly believe their records are accurate, but do they know how to access them?
Where a patient lives may be the biggest factor for a dementia diagnosis
Study shows regional disparities in dementia diagnoses across the U.S.
Study highlights evolution of chief resident roles in internal medicine residency programs
The last 20 years has seen the position and the demographics change
Study highlights gaps in alcohol use screening and treatment in primary care
Only 4% of patients suffering from excessive alcohol consumption receive treatment
Routine lab tests ineffective in diagnosing Long COVID
Study shows patients can have severe Long COVID with normal lab results
Pre-deductible coverage in health savings plans improves medication adherence
Study finds expanded pre-deductible coverage in HSA-eligible health plans improves medication adherence
The retail fail
Retailers continue to struggle at health care
Can independent practices stay afloat amid waves of industry consolidation?
What's driving consolidation in health care and what it means for the future of your practice
Adults with chronic pain tend to have increased anxiety and depression
More than 51 million adults experience chronic pain
Study shows eye-level interactions improve patient trust and outcomes
Evidence suggests that sitting does not prolong interactions unnecessarily, addressing a common concern among clinicians.
Majority of older Americans open to stopping prescription medications
Study found that 80% of those surveyed are willing to stop one or more medications
CenterWell to take over shuttered Walmart Health spaces in 23 locations in four states
CenterWell says the centers aim to provide seniors with greater access to tailored primary care services
What you need to know about negotiating a payer contract
Negotiating with payers can be a complex and confusing process. Here's what you need to know to get the best contract possible.
Negotiating with payers, Part 6: What you need to know about negotiating value-based care contracts
What you need to know when negotiating a value-based care contract.
Negotiating with payers, Part 5: Beware of "unilateral amendments" and other contract pitfalls
Payers will often try to put an ability to unilaterally amend a contract at any time. This is something that should be avoided at all costs.
Negotiating with payers, Part 4: Can you negotiate prior auths out of your contract?
Can you negotiate the need for prior authorizations completely out of your contract?
Negotiating with payers, Part 3: How to respond to take-it-or-leave-it contract demands
How much negotiating power do independent practices really have - and what should you do if offered a contract with a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum?