Primary Care Scorecard: An introduction to the Milbank Memorial Fund
A discussion about primary care with the leader of the Milbank Memorial Fund.
Clinical AI platform to be trained on 30 years of NEJM archives
OpenEvidence secures a $1B valuation, and access to decades of NEJM content, multimedia.
Family physicians ready to try AI in practice
Survey finds some skepticism that patients will see fully the future benefits of artificial intelligence.
Selling a practice: The challenges of selling a multi-state practice
What you need to know about selling a practice
FDA approves first adaptive deep brain stimulation system for Parkinson’s
Real-time neuromodulation offers more precise treatment for Parkinson’s patients.
Massive study on medical conditions and spending aims to fill in knowledge gaps about U.S. health care
Author describes origin of new cost breakdown on health care spending over a decade.
Ep. 53: Practice employee safety with Andrea Greco of CENTEGIX
Andrea Greco, SVP of health care safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping practices safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.
Fighting back against claim denials: How AI can empower physicians and patients
Insurers use artificial intelligence to review and deny insurance claims. It’s time to use technology to turn the tables.
CDC’s vaccine committee meeting postponed; physician-patient common language reduces cardiovascular risks; AHA, Walgreens expanding CPR education – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Selling a practice: How to remain HIPAA compliant during a sale
Selling a practice: How compensation agreements can complicate a sale
The Ghost (Cring) ransomware threat, explained
U.S. agencies warn health care Industry of new ransomware threat.
FDA layoffs spark industry, lawmaker backlash over risks to patient safety
AdvaMed, Senate Democrats warn of regulatory slowdowns and public health threats following mass layoffs at the FDA.
Trump administration, Congress are working out details on telehealth flexibilities extension: ATA
Deadline is at end of March, but American Telemedicine Association notes telehealth has had strong bipartisan support.
AI-powered MRI cancer-screening tool receives FDA clearance
Ezra Flash enhances the quality of imaging for neuro, abdomen and pelvis MRIs.
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 21, 2025: Tax relief for family physicians, privacy-oriented screen protectors, $1B health care fraud scandal
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 21, 2025.
Selling a practice: The billing issues that can come up during a compliance review
Online reviews reveal double standard for female physicians
Patients are more likely to critique the interpersonal manner and technical competence of female PCPs and surgeons in online reviews.
Five tax strategies to help physicians achieve financial independence
These tax-efficient strategies can help doctors make the most of the financial rewards they spent years working to achieve.
Health care software exec pleads guilty to $1B in Medicare fraud
White House, HHS mull over new leadership for health care fraud enforcement.
Health insurers say they’ll do better … time will tell if they do
Insurers promised change after Brian Thompson’s murder, but some seem more committed that others
Health benefits of fruit, coffee, chocolate and wine; executives charged in $161M ACA enrollment fraud; AI can identify immune diseases from blood samples – Morning Medical Update
AAFP calls on Congress to protect tax benefits for family physicians
In a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, the AAFP pushes for incentives to sustain independent practices and expand rural care.
Per capita spending on health care: 13 states at the bottom
New study outlines health care spending down to the county level.
8 challenges unique to women physicians
In 2024, more women graduated from medical school than men — but they still face several disadvantages compared to men.
Selling a practice: What role does the staff play in compliance before and during a sale?
Trump and primary care: Best ways to Make America Health Again
Experts prescribe ways new administration immediately could bolster primary care.
An unclear partnership: A look at collaboration between physicians and APPs
New research explores some of the reasons why physicians and APPs don't always collaborate as well as they should.
Revenue cycle management compliance risks, explained
The risks you need to understand about revenue cycle management compliance
Patient care and the cost of turnover in the clinical laboratory
What physicians need to know about challenges for medical lab technologists in the health care work force.
