AMA chides lawmakers for not changing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Proposals, money and 'perpetual hope' are all there. Now action is needed.
Physicians with disabilities earn less, work less
Study examines levels of self-reported disabilities and effects on salary.
Health insurance companies lock up market share across the nation
AMA examines how dominating metro areas has effects on patients and physicians.
Good news: Your boss is optimistic about the future and is going to quit
66% of health care leaders surveyed said they plan to leave their current positions
Health effects from partner and child abuse; vaccine hesitancy; eliminating food waste – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Medicare leaders target PBMs, insurance coverage, pharmacy competition
Prescription drug prices, vaccine costs are also key issues.
Prescription drug rebates are coming: CMS
In 2024, beneficiaries could see savings per dose, according to new guidance on price increases relative to inflation.
Senate bill aims to extend 5% incentives for APMs
ACO group says the bill would help lower Medicare costs and improve quality
U.S. health care spending hits $4.5 trillion in 2022
Physicians, hospitals, prescription drugs at top of list for expenditures.
COVID-19 booster approvals; fighting opioid use disorder; Social Security asks for money back – Morning Medical Update
USPSTF reviews weight loss interventions for children and teens
BMI is a ‘crude measure,’ but it appears youths are not meeting diet and exercise recommendations.
AIMPA to Congress: Don’t cut Medicare reimbursements
Independent doctors group says cuts would result in higher costs and less access to care for patients
HHS: We must seize the promise and manage risks of AI, information chief says
House committee examines future of artificial intelligence in health care, energy and commerce.
Patients want weight-loss drugs, but insurance won't always pay for them
Three in four older adults think Medicare should cover prescription medication for weight management.
a long story when it comes to securing today's interest rates
Today’s high interest rates suggest it’s smart to lock them up for the long term. Fixed-rate annuities can give you a high set rate for up to 10 years. Laddering annuities provides flexibility.
Concussions in tennis; malnutrition and body mass; federal money for home and community-based services – Morning Medical Update
Medication adherence? No thanks, say almost 40% of Type 2 Diabetes Patients for their second-line meds
Study shows the need for greater communication with patients beyond the initial prescription
The challenges medical practices will face in 2024 – and what to do about it
A discussion about the risks practices are going to face in the coming year
Consumer prices up slightly in November
Costs for shelter and medical care rose but were offset by falling energy prices
Health care legislation would disclose pricing information, enact site-neutral payment, regulate PBMs
House approves landmark ‘Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.’
Hypertension in couples; physician birth difficulties; Rocky Mountain spotted fever – Morning Medical Update
Cigna, Humana end merger talks: report
Health insurance giant Cigna announces $10B stock buyback.
American Telemedicine Association announces new Clinician Council
Group advocates for telehealth availability and responsible use.
FDA approves “milestone” sickle cell disease treatments
Therapies are first to use gene editing technology
A holiday shopping list for the physician who has everything (except quick and easy prior authorizations)
It's time for some good-natured holiday health care gift-giving and we did some window shopping for you. Take a moment, take a breath, and scroll through 10 potential winners.
Blame gun access, not mental health, for gun violence, research finds
Comparison of UK, Australia, and US show similar mental illness rates but widely disparate gun violence rates
Healthy holidays; avoid this pathogen; uniting for health care competition – Morning Medical Update
Committee sends 19 health care bills for full House consideration
Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.
Four health technology trends to watch for in 2024 (and a look back at 2023)
Innovation in health care is happening at a rapid pace
Remote patient monitoring spending forecasted for growth in 2024
Health care execs see technology benefitting patients and their own bottom lines
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