Physician recruitment agreements: Why many doctors don't have them reviewed by an attorney
Physicians have many reasons for not having a contract reviewed, but not doing so puts them at extreme risk
Poll: Trust in medical doctors has fallen 14 points since 2021
Drop is the highest of any profession measured, but overall, doctors are still near the top of the list for public trust
Health care policy priorities for 2025: MGMA publishes its agenda - a slideshow
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.
Patients are less likely to follow through with life changing cardiac rehab because of out-of-pocket costs
Despite the proven effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation services, high out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the programs.
Private equity and hospital-affiliated physicians are more expensive than independent docs
The number of doctors working for hospitals and private equity-backed firms is on the rise
Can AI detect depression based on the way a patient talks?
A machine learning tool designed to analyze vocal patterns for signs of depression successfully identified depression in 71% of patients who had it.
HHS: Ozempic, Wegovy will be part of Medicare Part D drug price negotiations this year
New prices would take effect in 2027.
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3; doctor sentenced for $70 million Medicare fraud scheme; last call for proposals for the 2025 CMS Health Equity Conference – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
DEA announces new rule for telehealth controlled substance prescriptions
The administration announced three new telehealth rules, making permanent some temporary pandemic-era flexibilities and establishing new patient protections.
MedPAC recommends tying Medicare physician reimbursement to Medicare Economic Index
Choice is up to Congress, but plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.
2025 health care agenda: Pharmacy benefit manager regulation
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-North Carolina), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
Can an Apple Watch and other wearable devices predict flare-ups of IBD?
Researchers found that common wearable devices could help patients manage their IBD better
Physician recruitment agreements: Real-world examples that illustrate how these agreements can go wrong
Real-world examples that illustrate how recruitment agreements can end badly for physicians
2025 health care agenda: HBOT for veterans health care
2025 health care agenda: The IRA 9/13 rule
Former CDC director issues special report on the U.S. physician shortage
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former CDC director, co-authored a special report on the physician shortage in the U.S., published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
2025 health care agenda: Medicare Advantage abuses
Medical schools do not prepare doctors to care for people with disabilities
Study highlights how medical schools may perpetuate ableism and leave doctors ill-prepared for disability care
Where primary care fits in the shift toward home care
As health care moves home, primary care physicians are stepping in to ensure care stays personal and effective.
A connection between childhood maltreatment and disease later in life; hearing impairment and Parkinson’s disease; U.S. military 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches – Morning Medical Update
Congress and health care in 2025: Diversity, equity and inclusion in medical schools
FDA proposes rule to limit addictive nicotine in cigarettes, other smoking products
Agency projects major health effects for the better if nicotine amount is reduced to nonaddictive levels.
Physician recruitment agreements: • How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the agreement?
How does the length of the contract or the term of employment impact the enforceability of the physician recruiting agreement?
2025: The year of risks for medical practices
There are many risks practices face, but the right strategies can help minimize them
Congress and health care in 2025: Medicare cuts in physician pay
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-NC), discusses reforms he hopes Congress will consider this year.
A new definition of obesity is needed, expert analysts say
Clinical and preclinical are distinctions that could guide patient treatment, public health and medical policy going forward, according to study commission.
Congress and health care in 2025: AI prescribing medicine
46% of Americans are skeptical of Trump’s policies to lower health care costs
A new West Health-Gallup survey found that nearly half of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction regarding health care costs.
Congress and health care in 2025: More regulation over tobacco and nicotine
Inflation up 0.4% in December, 2.9% for 2024
Economists expect Fed to pause rate cuts in the short term
