Physicians are the nation’s top earners – a slideshow
A look at average annual salaries, based on government figures.
AMA supports additional oversight for nonprofit hospital charity care
In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.
Collaboration, EHR time are factors that can influence family physician burnout: study
Research examines family doctors’ attitudes on team efficiency, home time in electronic health records, and burnout.
AMA calls for regulatory and injunctive actions for unpaid preauthorized care
New policy would ensure AMA support for a federal prohibition on the inappropriate denial of payment for care that is necessary and has received prior authorization.
High labor costs hitting hospitals as physicians generate less revenue
Revenue is increasing but physicians and providers are working more while generating less money.
PTSD responds to hyperbaric therapy; patients with heart conditions want to talk about sexual health; frailty may increase risk for dementia – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
ACP suggestions for reducing physician burden from low-value EHR alerts
The ACP calls for reduction in low-value EHR alerts in a recent position statement.
As obesity increases, heart disease deaths follow – a slideshow
‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.
Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy could predict cardiovascular health later in life
New research has identified a possible predictor of cardiovascular health and a health disparity in socioeconomically disadvantaged first-time mothers.
Heart disease skyrockets as obesity affects more Americans from 1999 to 2020
Does telehealth lead to unnecessary care?
Study reveals surprising facts about telehealth and its effects on costs
Vaccines in the post-COVID-19 world: Distrust amid promising developments
At the Financial Times Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed the potential of mRNA technology in developing cancer vaccines amid distrust from the public.
1 gene leads to diagnosis of mystery condition; pharmacist and brother convicted of $15 million health care fraud; promising new breast cancer model – Morning Medical Update
Cash benefits may be the solution to provide better access to care for patients in poverty
New research suggests that providing cash benefits for patients in poverty-stricken areas could lead to better health care access.
10 things you should never say to patients
These words and phrases that should never be said to patients, and what to say instead, were covered in a recent Mayo Clinic paper.
What Donald Trump's election means for pharma: Insight from the 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit
A panel at the Financial Times’ 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit in London analyzed what the re-election of Trump could mean to the pharmaceutical industry.
Physician finances: Navigating the post 2024 election landscape
How will the new Trump administration affect your financial plans?
Never say these words to patients; virtual care does not mean low-value care; interactions between biological variables and SDOH for cancer outcomes – Morning Medical Update
Fed cuts interest rate by 0.25%
The Federal Reserve Bank made the announcement amid steady economic growth and persistent inflation concerns.
What everyone needs to know about the CDC's latest vaccine recommendations - and how to approach patient concerns
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the CDC's recently updated recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations and explains how to best handle patient concerns and misinformation.
The importance of maintaining the physician-patient relationship
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the importance of consistency and maintaining a relationship with a patient over time.
Why should patients seek vaccinations from family physicians over retail pharmacies?
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, advises family physicians to continue offering vaccines, explaining the benefits compared to alternatives.
Addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, shares how physicians should properly approach patient concerns regarding vaccines.
Approaching the vaccine conversation after the COVID-19 pandemic
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains how physicians should approach the vaccine conversation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can AI-enabled medical charting increase revenue?
With so many AI solutions, how can physicians sort through the offerings to determine what will work best for their practice?
Starting the vaccine conversation as respiratory illness season ramps up
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, talks about appropriate and effective ways of initiating the vaccine conversation during respiratory illness season.
Beyond telemedicine: The role of distributed technology in enabling health care without borders
Distributed technology for provider credentialing and patient identification can increase access to health care around the globe.
Health care AI developer Suki announces $70M toward new and expanded programs
‘We are in a new phase of growth,’ CEO says, as clinicians take to voice-enabled artificial intelligence.
Daily exercise guidelines not enough to counteract prolonged sitting; when a clinician should call CPS; work-related stress and heart health – Morning Medical Update
Adaptable AI model capable of performing various biomedical tasks
BiomedGPT analyzes medical text and images, capable of faster diagnoses, enhanced reporting and improved drug discovery.
