Wyden pushes Bipartisan Health Care Act, Medicare reimbursement boost as government shutdown looms
The Bipartisan Health Care Act includes a supplementary boost to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of 3.5375 percent and extends telehealth flexibiliies.
Medical Economics Pulse, March 14, 2025: Payment models phasing out, osteopaths in the White House, inescapable EHRs
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for March 14, 2025.
CMS nominee Dr. Oz faces tough questions on taxes and Medicare in confirmation hearing
President Trump’s pick to lead CMS defends his record amid tax, policy questions.
Technology in your practice: How to get started
Technology and AI offerings for doctors are exploding. Should you integrate more tech into your practice?
Technology in your practice: What does the future hold?
Technology in your practice: Where AI has made the biggest difference so far
Technology in your practice: Are new AI tools safe?
Tariffs and medical devices: Is the uncertainty about tariffs the worst part?
Tariffs could play a big role in what you pay for medical devices, and they may disrupt the entire industry
Tariffs and medical devices: What has the industry response been?
Tariffs and medical devices: How will tariffs affect the competitiveness of US-based companies?
Tariffs and medical devices: Will factories move back to the US?
Tariffs and medical devices: The effect on the supply chain
Tariffs and medical devices: Who ultimately pays for the tariffs?
Tariffs and medical devices: How will they affect the industry?
Access and transparency, AI challenges, women’s health — what directions are best for primary care?
Three experts weigh in on contemporary issues for the National Academy of Medicine.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Physicians have a powerful voice
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking aim at fraud, waste and abuse
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The digital future of health care
A new noninvasive hearing aid for conductive hearing loss; western diet linked to increased risk for lung cancer; using AI to detect cognitive impairment – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking examples from the 50 states
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The most pressing need in policy
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Bipartisan support, even in an era of political division
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Use levels in American medicine
Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Recent history
Evidence-based work design could transform patient care, reduce burnout
A new NEJM perspective argues that rethinking health care work design can improve patient safety and physician well-being.
CMS to end key primary care payment models prematurely, citing cost and effectiveness
The agency says early termination could save taxpayers $750 million, but it raises concerns for primary care providers.
Technology in your practice: How to make sure tech tools are compliant
Technology in your practice: Overcoming patient objections
Technology in your practice: Are there tools to help with diagnoses?
Trump, Biden tap osteopathic physicians for White House medical care
American Osteopathic Association notes growing importance of DOs in military, civilian health care.
