The importance of shared decision-making when navigating social media misinformation
Richard W. Miller, MD, explains why shared decision-making is so important when navigating patient concerns rooted in social media misinformation.
How to manage a tense situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated
Richard W. Miller, MD, talks managing a situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated.
How to respond when a patient requests what they've seen online
Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the proper response when a patient makes a misinformed request.
How do social media trends lead to unrealistic patient expectations about treatment options?
Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses how social media trends can result in misinformed patients.
$156M awarded for new research on clinical effectiveness of interventions
PCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.
Are hospitals upcoding patients to boost revenue?
RAND study found hospitals have increased how frequently they say patients need the highest level of care
3 cornerstones young physicians need for a solid financial foundation
Physicians are high earners, but their professional careers begin later than most, so early action can yield long-term financial security.
1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010
The rate of pharmacy store closures has more than doubled in recent years in what researchers call an “unprecedented decline.”
Health care for older adults around the world: A slideshow
The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.
Congress: Keep community oncology within reach for cancer patients
Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Predictions for the future
A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.
National influenza vaccination week; parasite-inspired medical devices; reducing risk of opioid addiction while continuing to alleviate pain – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Value-based care trends & predictions for 2025
Pradeep Kumar Jain, senior director of health care at Tredence, outlined five significant predictions for 2025.
Transforming heart health: Expanding access with dedicated cardiac CT scanners
Addressing the rising demand for heart health solutions with affordable and efficient cardiac imaging.
Business group sounds the alarm on historic surge in health care costs for 2025
Employers face tough decisions on health care coverage as costs continue to rise.
Text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders
A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.
‘People who’ve gone to medical school are not practicing medicine’
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
Are physicians embracing work-life balance over ‘workaholic culture?’
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
Medicine non-adherence can be solved at the point of prescribing - with the right tech
Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.
Preventing malpractice lawsuits: The AVOID strategy
To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.
Primary care could hold the key to early dementia risk detection
Study finds that primary care physicians have an opportunity to identify and possibly mitigate dementia long before symptoms become apparent
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Long-term safety
New model increases access to kidney transplants; the largest ever criminal enforcement targeting opioid distributors; oily fish and beer can reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis – Morning Medical Update
The common traps in payer contracts — and how physicians can avoid them
A business in the health care system usually succeeds or fails depending on the complicated, multi-layered contract negotiations between physicians and payers.
When it comes to critical medical decisions, AI is mostly guessing
Study found that AI struggles with understanding complex medical codes, even when specifically trained for medicine
The growing challenge of managing diabetes in primary care settings
Primary care practices handle more than 90% of diabetes cases despite insufficient resources, training and support.
Hearing health is key to overall health
New study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.
Medical organizations call for congressional action as calendar approaches end of 2024
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to approve policies that could affect U.S. health care.
Ep 45: Vaccine hesitancy with Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Jay w. Lee, MD. MPH, FAAFP, board member at the AAFP and medical director at Integrated Health Partners of Southern California, discuss how to overcome vaccine hesitancy in patients.
GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them
