USPSTF: Working to improve health
What does the USPSTF do? Its chairman explains.
Patients have renewed interest in STI exams after post-Covid spike
Primary care physicians should be aware that patients have a renewed interest in STI-related appointments following a spike in STIs post-Covid.
Physicians agree long COVID is a problem, but they may not be ready to spot it and help
Foundation offers possible solutions to poll findings as Public Health Emergency end approaches.
Health care private equity had second best year on record in 2022
Investors continue to pour money into health care sector even in an unsteady economy
Are health care records still a target for computer hackers? Absolutely, feds say
HHS’ cybersecurity agency warns about KillNet, other threats emerging and expected to continue this year.
How artificial intelligence can help primary care doctors—and their patients
AI has ability to streamline practice workflow, improve patient engagement
Morning Medical Update: Why telemedicine isn’t always cheaper; Scheduling difficulties in primary care; Intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction for type 2 diabetes
The top news stories in primary care today.
America’s healthiest—and unhealthiest—cities
Where does yours rank?
CMS rule cracks down on prior authorization requirements in MA plans
Agency responds to complaints that plans are limiting access to care
Health care adds jobs in March, but monthly gains lower than 6-month average
Overall rate holding steady since early 2022, according to federal figures.
USPSTF: Getting involved
Primary care physicians are affected by the USPSTF.
Louisiana internist gets 15 years in prison for dealing opioids
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces sentence for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
Morning Medical Update: Community Garden grows patient-physician bond; The impact of shared medical visits; How much water do you really need?
Physician Practice Transactions with Private Equity: Don’t Forget About the Real Estate!
Physician-owned real estate can be a major factor in the overall value of a private equity deal.
Finally, a model that puts primary care first
Physicians and employers are tired of waiting for the government to fix health care. So they came together and fixed it themselves.
Inflation adjustments for Medicare payments? Yes, please
Bi-partisan bill would tie future fee schedule updates to the Medicare economic index
USPSTF: Meet the new chair
An introduction to the new chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Employers must look beyond health insurance to help employees afford care
Paying for health care is a burden in America, and employers – including medical practices -- need to look at alternatives to traditional health insurance
Schwartz Center outlines six principles to change health care workplace culture
Physicians and other clinicians are dealing with burnout, moral injury, mental health stigma, and more. Health care leaders need their input to craft long-term solutions.
Digital automation: A must for PCPs to win
Online options are convenient for patients and even can lead to better in-person care.
Morning Medical Update: Disability advocates call for required masking; More medical schools withdraw from U.S. news rankings, Free clinics open in Las Vegas schools
Rural hospitals hanging on despite poor financials, but for how long?
Report looking at how struggling rural hospitals fared found a meaningful rate of closures and mergers
Never mind: moderate drinking isn’t good for your health after all
Researchers find results of many previous studies were skewed by internal biases
Drivers of health: Speaking to primary care
Drivers of health are a major factor creating stress for primary care physicians.
Physician salaries and average gross billing: Family medicine, specialties, and APPs
Even at 50% collection, doctors generate revenues worth more than their salaries.
USPSTF chair: It’s an honor to help patients improve their health over time
Science and transparency are crucial for the panel that recommends what primary care physicians examine in patients.
Insulin cost cap bill proposed, garners praise and caution
A bipartisan Senate bill, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023, would require plans to cover insulin for no more than $35 per month.
Burnout and high labor costs taking a toll on physicians
Report shows physicians are operating in a difficult financial and mental environment
Physician collection rates: What percent, and how much?
Assume a 50% collection rate times the average amount collected per year, per specialty.
Senators aim to save Medicaid money through PBM price regulations
Legislation the latest step among lawmakers’ scrutiny of prescription drug costs.
