Creating a community of immunity; watching athletic performance; astromedicine expiration dates – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
The case for transitioning to value-based care
Focusing on outcomes rewards patients and providers alike.
Federal judge upholds FTC’s national ban on noncompete agreements
Pennsylvania ruling sides with Federal Trade Commission, but Texas case has ruled against ban set for Sept. 4.
CenterWell to take over shuttered Walmart Health spaces in 23 locations in four states
CenterWell says the centers aim to provide seniors with greater access to tailored primary care services
What you need to know about negotiating a payer contract
Negotiating with payers can be a complex and confusing process. Here's what you need to know to get the best contract possible.
Negotiating with payers, Part 6: What you need to know about negotiating value-based care contracts
What you need to know when negotiating a value-based care contract.
Negotiating with payers, Part 5: Beware of "unilateral amendments" and other contract pitfalls
Payers will often try to put an ability to unilaterally amend a contract at any time. This is something that should be avoided at all costs.
Negotiating with payers, Part 4: Can you negotiate prior auths out of your contract?
Can you negotiate the need for prior authorizations completely out of your contract?
Negotiating with payers, Part 3: How to respond to take-it-or-leave-it contract demands
How much negotiating power do independent practices really have - and what should you do if offered a contract with a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum?
Negotiating with payers, Part 2: When to start and best contract length
When you should start preparing for negotiations and what the best contract length is for you.
Putting technology to work in health care collections
While no single technology can magically solve a crisis, sophisticated technologies are improving the financial picture for many health care organizations, both large and small, throughout the country today.
AI in health care safety; New Mexico open for business; HIV and cardiovascular risk – Morning Medical Update
Lawmakers slam PBMs for hurting patients, independent pharmacies
Three largest pharmacy benefit manager executives testify in House Oversight Committee.
Negotiating with payers, Part 1: How to prepare for the negotiation
How to prepare for a contract negotiation with a payer.
PBMs under fire for high drug prices, undermining independent pharmacies, harming patients – a slideshow
House Oversight Committee takes aim at pharmacy benefit managers.
Three proactive steps your practice can take to thwart hackers
What the change health care cyberattack can teach medical practices about protecting their information
Reducing the AIDS epidemic; addiction treatment online; drones in emergencies – Morning Medical Update
The double-edged sword of QHINs
Navigating the promise and perils of health data interoperability
Accountable care organizations need better engagement with patients
ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.
What Kamala Harris thinks about health care
A look at the vice president’s positions and accomplishments in office.
Doctors on strike; cancer vs. rock n’ roll; time to eat – Morning Medical Update
FTC extends comment period for consolidation, anticompetitive practices in health care
Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.
HHS, cybersecurity agency could join forces under new legislation
Senators, federal regulators outline possible next steps in cybersecurity for health care.
Reimagining rural care access
A unique cross-industry partnership may provide a blueprint and a way forward.
Women more hesitant to get mammograms; Moving contributes to depression; Car crashes are a public health crisis – Morning Medical Update
Physicians say they need more institutional support to treat addiction
Study reviews doctors’ reasons for reluctance to offer treatments for substance use disorder.
Study: Medical debt linked to mental health care delays among adults with depression and anxiety
Patients may get caught in a loop of medical debt-related anxiety that creates more care delays
AOA dives into details of 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – a slideshow
Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.
What Donald Trump thinks about health care
A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for a second term.
Binge drinking seen more in farmers; American diets briefly improved during COVID-19 pandemic; DIY testing kits for cervical cancer – Morning Medical Update
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