Todd Shryock is managing editor of Medical Economics.
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
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.