Village MD closing Illinois sites next month
Announcement marks the third state company is leaving as part of $1 billion cost reduction plan
Marijuana use increases risk of heart attack and stroke: AHA
Risk rises even if patients don’t use tobacco products, study finds.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – Patients are seeing the problems that have developed over the last 20 years
Three experts discuss growing patient awareness, health care disparities, and how schools play a role in ensuring care for children.
On Capitol Hill: A message for primary care
A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.
Forever chemicals out of food packaging; iron during pregnancy; how long are you sleeping? – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
Change Healthcare hack needs federal help, management groups say
Tech company identifies Blackcat hacking group as attacker disrupting computerized health and financial transactions across the nation.
Examining hospital-at-home from a myriad of perspectives
How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.
New rule on prior auths leaves many problems untouched, critics say
Despite some gains, rule doesn’t cover prescription drugs and allows payers too much time to respond to requests
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – Reasons for optimism if the nation is willing to invest
Questions and answers from two experts’ conversation about ‘The Health of US Primary Care: 2024 Scorecard Report – No One Can See You Now.’
Rock ‘n’ roll ‘n’ health care price transparency
Foo Fighters to perform at benefit for Power to the Patients advocacy group.
COVID-19 boosters for seniors; exercise and skin health; chief wellness officers – Morning Medical Update
On Capitol Hill: A congressman asks why health care bills are so high
Diversity in medicine: Trust between patients and physicians
Why the U.S. health care system needs diversity among physicians, and how patients will benefit.
The S&P 500 may not be what you think
Physician investors need to know about what they own – and names can be confusing.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – 2024 scorecard outlines just how bad it is, and solutions needed
Milbank Memorial Fund, Physicians Foundation, Robert Graham Center of AAFP analyze the state of primary care in America.
Congress needs to crack down on PBMs, state attorneys general say
More than half of the nation’s state top lawyers pen letter to leaders in House and Senate.
Texting: The underutilized staff recruitment and retention solution
Here are some ways to engage employees without a huge investment of time or money.
Report: Justice Department investigating UnitedHealth Group
Vertical integration of health care draws regulatory scrutiny.
On Capitol Hill: Repeal and replace ACA? Instead, look to Indiana as a model
‘Accumedicine;’ cancer treatments and mental health; threats to veterans health care – Morning Medical Update
Diversity in medicine: Building trust – and losing it
Are health care costs a priority for voters in the 2024 election year?
KFF poll examines voter feelings as nation prepares to pick a president in November.
Smart devices can’t scan blood sugar without piercing the skin: a slideshow
FDA warns physicians, patients about false claims of devices that can lead to inaccurate data about blood glucose.
Remote patient monitoring: a boon to primary care
Technology has potential to reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient outcomes
Diversity in medicine: Affecting patient longevity
Diversity in medicine: Where to start among medical specialties?
On Capitol Hill: Consumers need price transparency, said Rep Larry Bucshon, MD
Focus on women’s health; medical upset in South Korea; HIV screening changes – Morning Medical Update
The burden of obesity isn't measured just in pounds
New anti-obesity drugs are a new tool in fight against overweight, but more accessibility is needed.
Tennessee Senate drops bill to set insulin price cap
Half of states have price limits; national bill remains pending.
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