Physician recruitment agreements: What are the key elements that should be included so that both parties are protected?
What are the key elements that should be included in a physician recruitment agreement so that both parties are protected?
Why prioritizing accurate provider data is vital and cost-effective
Managing provider data not only improves patient access, it reduces costs.
Hospitals face mounting financial pressures amid declining margins, rising expenses
Financial sustainability of some hospitals comes into question
Notable gaps in health plan member experience outlined in 2024 report
A Press Ganey report identified key gaps and areas for improvement based on member and patient experience data.
Health care a leading sector in December job growth
Steady monthly growth was even with 2023, according to latest figures from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state of digital health: Key trends shaping 2025
Digital health is no longer just a disruptor: it’s an integral part of the health care system
Drug pricing policy under the Trump administration
Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains how the Trump administration might approach drug pricing policy.
Health benefits of morning coffee; robots in nursing homes; quitting vaping in 2025 – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Private equity investors put ‘profits over patients,’ according to new Senate report
Two companies highlighted in bipartisan review of ‘detrimental effects of PE ownership on hospitals and their patients.’
How long do patients wait once referred to a neurologist?
A recent study found that many patients are left waiting to see a neurologist for more than a month after they are referred.
Physician recruitment agreements: What are the biggest risks of agreeing to one?
What are the biggest risks of agreeing to a physician recruitment agreement?
What you need to know about the Medicare reimbursement cuts for 2025
Opting out of Medicare might be your only choice
Nearly 24 million consumers secure affordable health insurance through ACA marketplace
With time still left to enroll, the 2025 marketplace open enrollment period has seen 11.6 million more enrollees compared to 2021.
Negotiating physician salaries: Addressing compensation misconceptions
What’s fueling salary increases for primary care physicians? Talent shortages, increased burnout and rising administrative burdens — not greed.
America’s frustration with the health care industry
The health care industry must start addressing high costs, low accessibility, lack of personalization, and complexity that are keeping Americans from getting the care they need.
New Congress plays ‘dangerous game’ as Medicare cuts to physicians could hurt patient access to care
MGMA: Late 2024 legislation had some help for health care, but House, Senate need to act now.
Reforms to insurance regulations under the Trump administration
Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how reforms to insurance regulations could impact patients and primary care.
FDA proposes setting a bar for weight-loss therapies; exposure to aircraft noise and heart function; Athira Pharma Inc. pays $4 million to settle false claims allegation – Morning Medical Update
CFPB finalizes a rule to remove $49 billion in medical bills from credit reports
The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports and bar lenders from using medical information in lending decisions.
Beyond nudges: Leveraging behavioral science and AI for lasting health behavior change
Technology is great, but humans are the key to healthy patients
The implementation of brief geriatric assessments into primary care settings
A recent systematic review analyzed the use of Brief Geriatric Assessments (BGAs) as a tool for screening older adults in primary care settings.
Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration
Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains what changes could be made to Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration.
Head trauma may activate latent viruses; childhood smoking increases risk of COPD; 1 in 4 U.S. veterans over 60 diagnosed with CVD – Morning Medical Update
HHS proposes rule to strengthen cybersecurity in U.S. health care sector
Rule would modify HIPAA and require most providers to comply with more complex and thorough security guidelines.
Screening patients for physical inactivity can decrease risk of chronic illness, study says
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions and should set off red flags during primary care visits.
Medical, health care and business conferences 2025 – a slideshow
Where will you go to meet fellow professionals this year?
From challenge to change: Best practices for value-based care in physician practices
Adopting a value-based approach to clinical, financial and administrative operations can help physician practices thrive in both FFS and VBC worlds
The Affordable Care Act under the Trump administration
Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how she expects the Trump administration to approach the Affordable Care Act.
The first U.S. death from avian flu; HHS awards $306 million in avian flu monitoring and preparedness; children exposed to higher levels of fluoride have lower IQs – Morning Medical Update
What health care policies might the Trump administration prioritize the most?
Sheila P. Burke, chair of Government Relations and Public Policy Group at Baker Donelson Law Firm, provides a forecast of the Trump administration's top health care priorities.
