Why we need equitable access to physical and mental health care for all
Overworked primary care physicians are a stopgap in a national mental health crisis. It’s time for insurance companies to shoulder their fair share of the load.
What the rise of home-based care means for primary care physicians
Trend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes
Rite Aid banned from profiling; youths and gunshot wounds; when did TB emerge? – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
AMA’s top 10 health tips in 2024
Share these with your patients who want to improve their well-being next year.
2023 in Medical Economics, No. 1: Celebrating 100 years of serving physicians
Check out our special 100th anniversary issue.
2023 in Medical Economics, No. 2: The state of physician pay and practice financial health
The 94th annual Medical Economics Physician Report came out this summer. How are physician salaries and practice financial health faring?
2023 in Medical Economics, No. 3: The rise of artificial intelligence
AWhat is the role of artificial intelligence, especially generative AI in the mold of ChatGPT, in health care? Read our special report.
2023 in Medical Economics, No. 4: Physician Burnout and Wellness Survey
Did physician burnout actually improve in 2023? Check out our survey data and find out.
2023 in Medical Economics, No. 5: Practice Academy takes off
Beyond the classroom practice management and business training for physicians was a priority in 2023.
Need some last-minute gift ideas for your favorite physician? Here are 10 more
Medical-themed presents may be just what the doctor ordered to add holiday cheer.
Five ways scribes helped a primary health care center thrive
It’s possible to get more, high-quality patient visits during the day with less charting at night.
Return-to-work strategies for the health care industry
Need those remote workers back in the office next year? Here’s what to consider.
Fixing a broken heart; dry powder vaccines; Surgical Barbie – Morning Medical Update
Health care fraud investigations net $1.72B for 2022
HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.
How doctors can achieve a healthy screen-life balance
Minimizing screen time is essential for avoiding burnout
Youth movement against cholesterol; hospital coffee machines as bacteria havens; HHS takes aim at poor maternal health - Morning Medical Update
ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million
Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.
FDA approves test for determining risk of opioid use disorder
Genetic test could counter overdose epidemic, still a ‘profound’ public health crisis.
Telehealth tips: Safeguarding medical practice post-pandemic
Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?
The inevitable rise and fall of market sectors
What goes up, must come down.
Supreme Court to take up abortion drug case; socioeconomic status and heart health; a spike in premature deaths - Morning Medical Update
Jury convicts 3 for peddling phony nursing diplomas
U.S. Department of Justice announces pleas or convictions for 27 people involved in scheme.
Healthy habits go on hold as holiday stress adds up, according to AHA
Efforts to create special moments for others may take weeks of recovery.
Can technology help revive primary care?
Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care
Ending Parkinson’s disease; navy beans are good for the gut; health effects from ‘Doctor Who’ - Morning Medical Update
Obesity specialists growing in number across U.S., Canada
Board announces 40% increase from 2022 to 2023.
Technology's role in combating clinician burnout
AI and other emerging technologies can reduce the administrative burden that leads to burnout
Leveraging health data and technology in claims resolutions: A strategic perspective
Health data stands as a linchpin in claims resolutions, legal events, and special patient cases, playing an instrumental role in ensuring the efficacy and integrity of health care processes.
Med school applicants down for second year, but enrollees increase
Hispanic students increase, Black student total dips slightly.
Food addiction as a cause of health problems; stopping e-cigs at the border; explaining the need for vaccines – Morning Medical Update
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