Want a better workplace culture? Focus on the positive, not what went wrong
Mass General Brigham researchers found that sharing what went right instead of what went wrong can go a long way toward building a better workplace culture
Cyberattacks keep coming in health care
New survey finds victims are paying ransoms, but not getting all data back.
Abortions resume in Wisconsin; Half of Americans interested in updated COVID shot; CDC rebuilds trust - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Women physicians are in medical offices, hospitals, universities – and, sometimes, movies
In entertainment, study finds far fewer females in white coats than males.
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants accounted for 25.6% of patient visits in 2019
Medicare data confirms trend of NPs and PAs treating patients as primary care physicians are in short supply.
Recruiting hard-to-hire physicians
Health care organizations must adopt a proactive and personalized approach to making physicians feel heard, valued, and interested.
Women less likely to receive CPR in public; Over 500 mass shootings in 2023; COVID boosters aren’t being called boosters - Morning Medical Update
Real-world data from frontline physicians can help identify the next emerging pandemic
A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role
Addressing drivers of health: A summary
Getting to health with The Physicians Foundation.
25% of low-income older Americans lack health insurance
Despite the fact that most would be eligible for Medicare, many lack any coverage at all
Enhanced primary care: a solution to the nation’s skyrocketing health care costs?
From Congress to employers: shifting the primary care paradigm through efficient payment models to embrace innovative solutions, improve access, and transform health care delivery.
Physicians, patients may be reluctant to discuss gun safety at personal level
Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?
Repurposing dead spiders; MDMA effective for PTSD treatment; ER visits getting longer - Morning Medical Update
Next to be replaced by AI: Emergency doctors
Study found AI outperformed doctors in assessing patients and was correct 97% of the time.
Senators pitch $26 billion plan to strengthen primary care – ‘Absolutely the right thing to do’
Legislation would pay for more physicians, nurses, dentists, to maximize services at community health centers.
Addressing drivers of health: Getting private insurers on board
Will private payers cover costs?
Burnout holding steady, not in a good way
Physicians Foundation announces survey results as Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation works to expand mental health care access.
Medicare announces lower out-of-pocket drug costs for some beneficiaries
Representatives to hold hearing about market effects on development of new medicines.
iPhone 12 emits too much radiation; Coconut oil may cause obesity; COVID hot spots - Morning Medical Update
First combined MD/artificial intelligence degree program launched
Program aims to train doctors to apply artificial intelligence to improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes
Health care in the mix as inflation rises in August
Lawmakers blame opponents’ economic policies for effects on families.
Important cybersecurity regulation updates for healthcare organizations
Everything you need to know about the latest government regulations on cybersecurity
New campaign focuses on heart health in primary care
American College of Cardiology, biotech companies seeking physicians to test and reduce cholesterol levels in patients.
Addressing drivers of health: Legislation and policies
How can lawmakers help physicians help patients?
Best Buy expands its home care presence
Electronics retailer partnering with health system for chronic care management in the home
Health insurance covered 92.1% of Americans in 2022
Census Bureau releases estimates that show uninsured rate is decreasing in recent years.
Later high school start times; OTC decongestant officially ineffective; California passes food additive ban bill - Morning Medical Update
Primary care telehealth visits coded lower than in-office visits
Specialists followed a similar pattern of lower coding for telehealth visits
Addressing drivers of health: Gaining momentum
Medicine takes time, but change is happening.
PBMs ‘deserve regulatory scrutiny’ as they increase market share in 2021, AMA says
Pharmacy benefit managers point to study that financial incentives help them bring down drug prices for patients.
