Drug prices: Expensive, but for whom?
A discussion about the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program with Adina Lasser, director of public policy and government affairs with the Alliance for Aging Research.
AI chatbots enhance physician decision-making, but don’t replace it
Stanford study finds AI support improves physician decision-making in complex cases.
Drug prices: Another way to interpret negotiations for cost
Drug prices: Introducing research and patient advocacy group AAR
Building support and allyship for women physicians: We need your help!
While systemic changes are undoubtedly needed for all physicians, there are steps that we can take as individuals to support our women colleagues.
Medical students, clinicians support integrated care education
97% of survey respondents reported experience with integrated care, with many interested in learning more.
Chronic health conditions take a hidden toll on U.S. workforce
Poll finds that employees are managing their conditions at work, but not telling their employer
Thinking of leaving independent practice? 7 questions to consider before making the leap
Not all potential partners or arrangements can provide the assistance physicians want while giving them the autonomy they’re accustomed to nor the work-life balance they may seek.
NIH uncertainty amid federal restrictions, leadership changes; a brain mechanism that suppresses fear; hospital ventilation may spread viruses – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Federal leaders turning their backs on doctors with Medicare reimbursement cut, medical groups say
Congress could rectify the situation in upcoming spending bill or with pending legislation.
Health care profits flow to shareholders, not patient care, study finds
Yale researchers revealed $2.6 trillion in payouts over two decades, raising concerns about affordability and reinvestment.
People are skeptical of AI’s role in moral decision-making, study finds
Even when the AI provided the same advice as a human, people still didn’t like it
50 million Americans lack access to a gastroenterologist
Just one-third of U.S. counties have gastroenterologists, leaving millions without sufficient digestive care.
The promise and reality of ambient AI in health care settings
Balancing automation and accuracy in the quest to reduce provider documentation burden
Trump, Musk, DOGE access at CMS needs investigation, Democratic lawmakers say
Legislators question Health and Human Services leaders about potential for wrongful disclosure of private health information.
Ep. 51: Ransomware gangs with Ferhat Dikbiyik, of Black Kite
Ferhat Dikbiyik, chief research and intelligence officer at Black Kite, talks cybersecurity and the evolving threat of ransomware gangs.
Physician disciplinary action in the age of telehealth
New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.
Primary care: Fighting AMR on the front line of medicine
Other clinicians and patients all have a place in slowing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
An ounce of prevention: How primary care physicians can help patients avoid cancer
Screenings are also crucial, but prior authorization requirements create a barrier to care.
Some football players choose to wear guardian caps; Invivyd, head coach Jim Harbaugh partner for COVID-19 awareness; managing the stress of the big game – Morning Medical Update
The ransomware threat: How it's changing and what you can do about it
Everything you need to know about the rapidly changing cyberthreat - and what you can do to protect your practice from cybercriminals
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 7, 2025: Trump deletes data, Health jobs, 'reckless' Super Bowl ad
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here's your headlines for February 7, 2025.
Primary care is harder to access since the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent Dartmouth study finds primary care practices struggling with accessibility despite advances in practice capabilities since 2017-2018.
Trump administration health priorities: A survey asks Americans for top issues
Gallup, Emory University post findings about highest priorities for government leaders right now.
Protecting patient data: Cybersecurity best practices for primary care physicians
Doctors handle their patients with care, and they need to do the same with data.
Leading physician groups: Restoring online CDC, NIH data ‘a public health imperative’
Several leading physician groups issued a statement condemning the removal of data from federal government websites and databases in compliance with recent executive orders.
Health care a leading sector for adding jobs in January 2025 unemployment report
Agency logs national data for transition month between Biden and Trump administrations.
Hospital performance showed continued stability in 2024
Expenses continued to rise throughout the year, but they did not outpace inflation
How AI is changing cancer treatment
Unlocking new possibilities for precision medicine
Unhealthy food in NFL commercials; pharma group condemns GLP-1 Super Bowl ad; NFL wives, AHA promote water safety ahead of the big game – Morning Medical Update
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