Many patients lack choice of remote vs. in-person behavioral health care
Doctors often don’t consider patients’ preference, study finds
Addressing drivers of health: Size matters
Smaller physicians’ office will need assistance.
Online AI test outperforms primary care physicians in assessing Parkinson’s disease
AI test offers quick and remote diagnosis that could ultimately help primary care physicians
Primary care physicians that are part of large health systems lead to increased spending and specialist visits
Patients in study had 22.4% higher specialist visits than the control group
Horseshoe crab blood alternative; COVID boosters could come tomorrow; “One chip challenge” death - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Proposed bill would bring more analysis to impact of health care consolidation
Legislation requiring annual reports to Congress has bipartisan support
NextGen sold to venture capital firm
Acquisition follows fine over charges company falsely claimed its software met certification requirements
Health leaders devoting more money to defend against cyber attacks
Attacks are having an effect on care delivery
Addressing drivers of health: The team extends beyond the practice
Collaboration is key for physicians and the community.
How primary care physicians can use home-based care models to reach rural populations
Success requires using home care team as extension of physician’s practice
New COVID variant may be less threatening than first feared; Obesity heart deaths have tripled; Naloxone could soon cost $10 - Morning Medical Update
2024 ICD-10 changes: What you need to know
There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that go into effect October 1, 2023.
Payments are part of the patient experience. Here’s how to stand out
A digital payment strategy benefits the patient and streamlines operations
Addressing drivers of health: On screening patients
Reaching a turning point on drivers of health.
Staffing shortages pose risks to health care organizations, execs say
Industry looks to digital and automation tools to overcome challenge
Exclusive Physician Burnout survey results: Are things getting better?
How many physicians feel burned out? And why? Check out our 2023 Physician Burnout and Wellness Survey results.
Doctors left ‘dinner plate sized tool’ in woman after C-section; False claim that covid vaccines killed 676,000; Touch-induced Fentanyl overdose impossible - Morning Medical Update
One in six patients face collections over medical debt
In some areas of the U.S., 40% of the population has medical debt in collections
Lawsuits expected over Medicare drug price negotiation
Experts expect more lawsuits challenging CMS’s authority to negotiate drug prices for Medicare Part D.
Addressing drivers of health: Becoming efficient and effective
Take 5 offers reliable screening, physicians can offer resources.
Federal ARPA-H seeks solutions on health care cybersecurity
Initiative seeks to bridge ‘technical gap’ that leaves patients vulnerable.
Health care job market expands in August
Other sectors affected as trucking company shutdown, Hollywood strikes skew national figures.
Independent practices should unleash the potential of collective buying in modern health care
By joining forces with other independent practices, purchasing medical supplies can be simplified and result in cost savings.
Pet vaccine revolt; Unclaimed bodies in Texas medical schools; FDA approved generic Vyvanse; - Morning Medical Update
Changes in medical licensing exam create new problems
At-risk students and diversity both suffer from changing the first part of the exam to pass/fail
COVID-19 cases rising, but public is not worried
New survey examines people’s attitudes as physicians, public health experts prepare for fall respiratory virus season.
The biggest barriers to health care access
Different generations face different problems when it comes to accessing health care.
Listen up: Background music can improve the patient experience
The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.
Addressing drivers of health: An implementation guide
Physicians must lead a team approach.
2023: The terrible financial year that isn’t
The U.S. economy has remained robust, the stock market is arguably in a new bull, and there are many indications that both will probably remain strong into 2024.
