The benefits of doctor-pharmacist collaboration
A new survey explores the perspectives of both groups.
Concierge medicine opens its doors wider than ever to physicians seeking positive change
Surge in membership medicine opportunities fueled by administrative challenges, reimbursement reductions, operating cost escalation and retiring concierge physicians.
Four physicians convicted of selling drugs out of Tennessee clinics
Amazon offering insulin for $35 per month, delivered
15-plus insulin and diabetes care brands are covered
Health care system is responding to growing shortage of primary care doctors
Advanced practice practitioners, retailers, telehealth are replacing doctor-patient relationship
‘Blue legs’ and long COVID; Nearly half of LGBTQ patients experience medical gaslighting; Many believe marijuana smoke is safer than tobacco smoke Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Fees for electronic payments are bleeding physician practices
MGMA publishes position paper on another way insurance companies squeeze dollars out of doctors.
Petition to eliminate MOC draws 15,000 signatures
Discontent growing over program’s time, monetary requirements
AI expert says you have nothing to fear from tape recorders, Apple watch to replace cardiologists, Hackers live rent-free in health care’s head - Digital Pulse
The latest health care technology news.
CMS creating residencies to focus on primary care, but they have not expanded to rural areas
Research letter examines amount of time spent training in rural and urban areas.
Maui wildfires toxic particles; Renaming obesity; Suicides reached all-time high in 2022- Morning Medical Update
Media report shows how payers are charging doctors to receive payments
ProPublica report illustrates the influence that a single lobbyist can have on CMS policy decisions that take billions away from doctors and redirects it to insurance companies.
Top 8 billing tips for health care practitioners
Common mistakes can creep into various steps in the insurance billing process. Correct them and you’ll improve the financial health of your practice.
Instead of worrying about going broke in retirement, act now
Use tax-advantaged annuities to boost savings and/or create your own private pension.
Doctor salaries under fire after Washington Post report
Data analysis by the paper showed an average physician salary of $350,000
COVID-19 pandemic showcased importance of care coordinators in primary care practices
Coordinators provided vital human connection for patients, study finds
Exercise can help health care workers find relief from depressive symptoms, burnout
After COVID-19 conditions slammed clinicians and support staff, researchers examine effects of apps that guide physical activity to improve mental health.
Primary care company Cano Health lays off 700, looking to sell
Company exiting three states and Puerto Rico this year, warns of cash shortfall
Primary care is the focus for national plan to expand nursing workforce
Advanced practice nurses are part of HHS investing $100 million in education.
Creative ways to add staff
MGMA report outlines ways for physicians’ groups and other medical organizations to get and keep new staff.
Health insurance prices drop 29.5% from last July, according to feds
Food is up, gas is down, health care has mixed results in latest Consumer Price Index.
3 real-life examples of how coding automation improves primary care practices
Are you leaving money on the table because you aren't coding correctly?
American adults are wary of pharmaceutical company messaging
KFF poll finds credibility gap between drug-makers and consumers.
New study finds benefits of walking start at just 2,400 steps a day
But more is better, so if your patients reach 10,000 steps a day, tell them to keep it up.
Hospitals and clinics among most dangerous workplaces; 4,000 steps a day may keep death at bay; Extreme heat could impact birth control - Morning Medical Update
Community service, strongarm collections, lax oversight: Senators demand answers about nonprofit hospitals
Lawmakers say they are ‘alarmed’ as hospitals get $28 billion in tax breaks, but millions of Americans struggle with medical debt.
Are conditions right for malaria to make a comeback in the United States?
Researchers warn 8 recent cases could hint at things to come, so physicians must be aware.
Most physicians: States with the greatest numbers of doctors
Population equals patients, so physicians practice where the people are.
Women gaining on men in alcohol-related deaths
Men still dying at higher rates but women are closing the gap, study finds
Unveiling America's Doctor Gap: How international medical graduates are making an impact
International medical graduates can help both patients and doctors
