Drug shortage grows; warning against Chinese syringes; electronic socks and patient health – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
First, don’t disappear: Independent practices continue losing ground to hospital systems and corporations
Nearly four in five doctors now work for a health care institution or corporate entity
Older adults embrace non-traditional medical care sites, poll finds
Urgent care, retail clinics, and other alternative care win on convenience, but patients still prefer traditional primary care
Change Healthcare cyberattack inflicts severe damage on physician practices
AMA survey paints a grim picture of the aftermath of the cyber-attack, with an 36% of respondents reporting the suspension of claim payments.
MedPAC ponders future of physician pay
Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.
Online with AHRQ; new hydrogel technology; heart risks for women drinkers – Morning Medical Update
Medicare leaders discuss accountable care growth as part of NAACOS conference
Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.
First quarter of 2024 sees surge in hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions
With 20 announced transactions, this quarter boasts the most significant Q1 activity since 2020
Financial barriers causing millions to skimp on health care: study
Preventive visits, prescription refills are most likely to be delayed
NAACOS to seek new leader, evolve to deal with market changes
President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.
To address the maternal health crisis, we must focus on the fourth trimester
By prioritizing postpartum care, and by recognizing the unique role of family physicians, we can make significant strides towards addressing this crisis.
Treating depression by app; smart stethoscopes; medicinal March Madness – Morning Medical Update
Health care organizations collaborate on best practices for value-based care
NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.
Social Media Study Reveals Pervasive HIV Vaccine Conspiracy Theories
Posts claim COVID-19 vaccines cause HIV
The cost of health care is the top financial concern of retirees
Study shows the impact fears of health care costs have on behavior
Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic
House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.
Consumer prices surge, chances for interest rate cut fall
12-month inflation rate hits 3.5%, exceeding expectations
Managing clinical staff to move from austerity to abundance in health care
How physicians and hospitals can rethink collaboration to build sustainable health care systems.
Forms of fear; the season for sneezin’; a better coronavirus vaccine – Morning Medical Update
No one is billing for answering portal messages except primary care physicians
Even within primary care, very few physicians are charging for answering portal messages as allowed by Medicare
Vot-ER: Physician ballots can improve the health of the body politic
Organization aims to build awareness of the importance of voting among doctors, other health care workers and patients.
Doctors need love, too
While all members of the health care team deserve appreciation and respect, Doctors’ Day was created especially to recognize the work of physicians.
Cancer around the world; acne treatments in primary care; eye damage from the eclipse and beyond – Morning Medical Update
Senate Finance Committee to look at Medicare physician reimbursement
MedPAC also scheduled to meet as talk turns to reforms for 2025 and beyond.
How Biden’s push for women’s health research can use AI to eliminate biases once and for all
Women’s health research is finally getting the attention it deserves. Artificial Intelligence can ensure social drivers of health, barriers to care, bias, and more aren’t being overlooked.
Study shows simultaneous education and treatment improve medication adherence in type 2 diabetes patients
Patients who received education and treatment simultaneously were more likely to start their treatment and stick with it
Earth, moon and sun; recovering from skin cancer; historic Medicare fraud – Morning Medical Update
Combatting burnout: 5 steps to improve employee satisfaction in a medical practice
Training, opportunities for career advancement and good work-life balance are key
5 signs your patients are going to leave you
Health care providers who don’t adapt to changing expectations will drive their patients to seek care elsewhere.
History’s clues for market performance in 2024
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