Older adults are using patient portals — some are getting charged for it
One in eight portal users over 50 report being billed for messaging their doctors, with Medicaid and private plans charging at similar rates.
Medicaid to curtail spending on state programs not related to health care
‘Overly creative’ programs tally up to $2.7B in spending that will end, according to CMS.
Targeted alerts may help doctors choose the right antibiotics
Large NIH-funded studies show real-time alerts help doctors reduce unnecessary use of strong antibiotics
Trump nominee Dr. Oz sets Medicare agenda with price transparency, detecting fraud
New senate bill would create Medicare payment pathway for AI-enabled devices
Experts say the lack of a consistent payment mechanism through Medicare has become a major roadblock to adoption.
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Complicated vaccine guidelines are slowing adult immunization rates
Global Healthy Living Foundation urges CDC to simplify shared decision-making and risk-based guidance as coverage rates drop.
MedPAC proposal on Medicare physician pay prompts praise from AMA
Medicare Economic Index would better reflect doctor expenses while ensuring patient access, AMA says.
MedPAC: Congress should tie Medicare physician reimbursement to inflation
Formal vote comes ahead of June report to Congress on pay in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Light-based technology developed for non-invasive glucose monitoring
RSP Systems achieves major milestone in non-invasive glucose monitoring technology
FQHC uses suite of AI tools to improve documentation and engagement
Oak Orchard Health taps AI tools from eClinicalWorks to boost efficiency, patient care
Primary care’s crucial role in ending HIV: A call to action
By normalizing HIV conversations, primary care physicians can help turn the tide against HIV.
Here's what "radical transparency" on health care can look like
Without clear pricing, patients can end up paying thousands more than necessary.
How hidden forces shape medical practice growth: Physician Growth Accelerator
Growth doesn't just depend on what you're doing — it also depends on what you're not seeing.
The case for value-based care in women’s health: A win-win in improving maternal care
Addressing the unique, complex needs in women’s health care while improving care, easing the burden on OB-GYNs, and ensuring adequate payment.
Trump tariff turmoil: Navigating the volatility
The impact of these tariffs on the global market has been significant. What's next for investors?
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Health care faces growing digital threats, ACP experts warn
Cybersecurity attacks and ethical AI use emerge as critical concerns for physicians.
Medtech Association cheers tariff pause
Association previously expressed grave concerns about the effect of tarrifs.
AAFP calls for 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.
An osteopathic perspective on Match 2025: A growing part of U.S. health care
AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, discusses the 2025 Match for medical students.
Physician burnout getting better, but still a major problem in U.S. health care
Data for 2023 show decrease from 2021, but doctors still experience more burnout than other workers, survey finds.
An osteopathic perspective on Match 2025: How osteopathic medicine can Make America Healthy Again
5 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.
Jeannette Bankes takes helm of GE HealthCare Patient Care Solutions
She replaces Tom Westrick, who is retiring after 20 years
The evolution of health care revenue cycle management –– integrating technology for better outcomes and fiscal fitness
Automation has emerged as a key strategy for improving revenue cycle efficiency and reducing costs.
An osteopathic perspective on Match 2025: U.S. medical education and physician leadership
Trump says tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming soon
Are your patients' medications about to get more expensive?
Report: Dr. Oz suggests AI avatars can replace frontline physicians
Quoting anonymous sources, Wired reports that CMS Director Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A., said CMS can save money by having AI avatars meet with patients in some circumstances.
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