U.S. primary care crisis worsens
Experts call for reforms and policy changes
Mississippi partners with Uber Health; DocDefender removes personal information from internet; Global COVID vaccine campaign saved 2.4 million - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
ACA health insurance enrollment period opens
Analysts offer reasons for price changes and potential record numbers of people signing up.
Patients consider billing when choosing a provider
Survey finds that billing and payment are factors when it comes to choosing and building trust with a provider
Health systems benefit from growing demand for outpatient procedures
Orthopedic services see major spike in volume
First flu cases in New Mexico; Infant death rate rises; Pig heart recipient dies - Morning Medical Update
Feds propose rule changes for No Surprises Act
Texas Medical Association claims victory in court challenges of provisions unfair to physicians.
Ransomware attacks have cost more than $77 billion since 2016
Report finds 539 confirmed attacks affecting 10,000 facilities
Medicaid and health equity: Population-based models
Explaining a population-based model in Medicaid.
ACP declares: Health is a human right
New position paper examines obligations of physicians, patients, governments and society in promoting and providing health in people and their living conditions.
Sitting is the new smoking; Pharmacist walkout; AI “companion” robots - Morning Medical Update
American Telemedicine Association publishes principles of AI
Directives come as president announces executive order for artificial intelligence development.
How captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices
Captive insurance is a powerful tool for addressing risk in medical practices
Pandemic worsened health care workers’ mental health: CDC
New report shows worrying increase in burnout and harassment among employees
Physician readers tell us what Medical Economics means to them
What Medical Economics has meant to you over the years.
What physicians need to know about consumer wearable health technology
There is an ever-increasing array of devices with direct-to-consumer marketing, but how do they affect clinical practice?
Patient anxiety about doctor appointments could be solved with better education
Almost half of patients report feeling anxious before an appointment
AI and the future of long-term care
The current long-term care system is ill-suited to meeting what this marketplace wants.
AI has potential to improve health care – and computer attacks
‘FraudGPT’ artificial intelligence goes online as a resource for hackers to thwart cybersecurity measures.
National reforms needed to avoid ‘many small, independent practices in a state of financial ruin’
AAFP President outlines solutions to help physicians offer better care for patients, improving the health of the nation.
Why Duplicate and Mismatched Patient Records Are a Bigger Problem Than You Think
Take action to ensure accuracy of patient information
Physician’s road map to financial security: Lessons from a career-ending injury
What would you do if an injury suddenly ended your career?
Limiting malpractice insurance costs
Tips for shopping for a new policy
The key to unlocking patient loyalty – leveraging brand intelligence in health care
Building positive relationships with patients by tapping into the power of artificial intelligence.
Private insurance to pay for COVID pills; First pharmacy sales of medical marijuana; Heat death record in Arizona county - Morning Medical Update
Stocks vs. bonds: There’s no contest
The stock market has inherent risks, but the common belief that bonds with the best credit ratings are virtually riskless is false.
How pre-tax health funds remove barriers to accessing primary care
You help your patients maintain their physical health. There are tools to help them manage their financial health.
In 2024, technology will change primary care as we know it
Health care will become more about people, the way it should be
Embracing innovation to transform health care
Let’s look at key considerations for health care leaders as they invest in innovation.
What to look for in an AI scribe tool
The right product can reduce staff and clinician burnout, but it needs to include a human element
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