Taking aim at drug costs; analyzing heart risks; health care and climate change – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Medical Economics’ 100th anniversary issue wins award in business publication contest
Neal Award is nation’s oldest prize for business-to-business content creators.
Med school association projects physician shortfall of 86,000 by 2036
But there’s a catch – AAMC says more money is needed for graduate medical education or the situation will be much worse.
Patients are skeptical of AI in health care: a slideshow
Global survey finds some patients embrace innovations, but they are not a majority.
Study: AI struggles as medical coder
AI may be good at some tasks in the health care industry, but coding isn’t currently one of them
Organ transplant history; exercise and mental health; long COVID data available – Morning Medical Update
The 5 healthiest and 5 least healthy states—a slideshow
Is your state among them?
Study shows AI's potential to ease physician workload, highlights need for caution
7% of messages generated by AI were deemed unsafe
Getting your claims denied? Here are reasons why and what you can do about it
A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.
How AI can fill gaps caused by the health care worker shortage
AI-powered coaches can help to alleviate at least some of the worker shortage while at the same time reducing costs
Hackers disclose personal information stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
Healthy lunches for students; mechanical bull risks; medical fraudster on the lam – Morning Medical Update
A woman’s touch: Female doctors linked to better patient outcomes
Study finds lower mortality, hospital readmission rates when treating physician is female
Recruiting strategies for primary care physicians
Here’s how to combine best practices, technology and people to find the staff you need.
The 5 states with the largest and smallest disparities in Black-white mortality rates
Where does your state rank?
Banning noncompetes: Physicians, hospitals, businesses react
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The FTC’s noncompete rule is a concerning development for physicians
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
How the health care industry can thwart cyber thieves and protect patient records
One answer to the cybersecurity problem is reusable verifiable digital credential, which would protect both the patients and health care companies.
Old law on abortion; grants to study minority health; preventing infection – Morning Medical Update
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses for all but high-level execs
Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won't cover nonprofits.
The 10 states with the largest increase in diabetes diagnoses (and the 5 states with the biggest decrease.)
Is your state seeing more diabetes diagnoses or fewer?
Industry payments to physicians reach $12B over 10-year period
Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.
Upcoming US Pharma and Biotech Summit Spotlights Innovation, Challenges in Healthcare
Leaders in areas such as drug discovery, clinical development and market access will meet to discuss AI, failing life expectancy, and a new generation of talent.
Bogus Botox; transgender care ‘built on shaky foundations;’ federal rule on reproductive privacy – Morning Medical Update
ACP renews call for physicians to vote, make health care an issue for presidential election year
Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.
Doctors can help fight the superbug crisis, but they can’t do it alone
Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.
ACP recommends pharmacologic treatments for Type 2 diabetes
Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.
For better quality measurement, engage patients in their care
We must give clinicians the tools they need to help patients become more active participants in their care.
Trust and health around the world: a slideshow
Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.
Trauma care price review; misusing telehealth patient data; inspirations for medicines – Morning Medical Update
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