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Value-based care could work for safety-net providers in underserved areas by focusing on increasing access, not just reducing cost.

Survey shows that on average, physicians in private practice made more money than those working for hospitals

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PARADIGM will benefit patients with portable CT scanners for health screenings.

A new study examines health of people who sit at work compared with those on their feet. The results may make you and your patients want to get some exercise.

FDA gave nod to six vaccines in 2023, including RSV for infants and older adults

The proportion of cancer patients who are 50-64 is increasing while the proportion of those 65 and older is shrinking.

Panel makes recommendations on screenings in primary care.

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Warns of “access issues” if lawmakers fail to act

Move could benefit patients, which sparked praise from lawmakers, but advocate says clarity is needed on court ruling.

The medical payments space will undergo significant change. Here’s what it could mean for health care providers.

Here are six things to watch for more development as technology evolves this year.

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Financial distress a key driver of deals

Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.

Outpatient imaging provides cost savings and convenience to patients while creating greater satisfaction for physicians

Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.

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The annual hospital employee benefits survey from Aon shows that hospitals are bolstering pay and benefits to combat turnover. Data shows that 62% of hospitals reported increased turnover among nurses, 41% experienced higher departures among non-physician clinical positions and 22% said that physicians are leaving more often than the prior 12 months. Hospitals reported that turnover happens most often among medical professionals with tenures of one to three years. According to the report, here’s what hospitals are doing to try to retain medical professionals:

Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.

Experimental AI technology outperforms doctors in taking medical histories, diagnosing conditions

Faster prior auths are a priority for physicians and patients, so the new rules will help family doctors.

Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.

Collaboration among medical school, nursing school, and rural health institute aims to bring better care to rural Texas

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HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.

Study finds majority takes less than three weeks, and many spend some vacation time working

A primer on patient conditions for primary care physicians.

ATA publishes 2024 policy agenda after solid year of advocacy in 2023.