Why 80% of workplace violence goes unreported
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about barriers to reporting incidents of workplace violence.
Nurse practitioners are key to accessible primary care
New research highlights the role of NPs in serving disadvantaged communities.
State medical associations plead to Congress: Don’t slash Medicaid
Doctors groups from 50 states join in missive to lawmakers.
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 28, 2025: Physician suicide, pandemic misinformation and prescription spikes, AI's role in prior authorization and clinical judgement
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 28, 2025.
Selling a practice: Does the type of buyer change the process?
What you need to know about selling a practice
Diabetes control declines among U.S. adults after years of stability
A research letter published in JAMA noted that young adults saw the largest drop in glycemic control from 2021-2023.
House GOP Doctors Caucus throws support to restoring Medicare reimbursement
Physicians drumming up support to counter 2.83% cut that started in January.
Situational awareness for practice staff
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, discusses the importance of situational awareness for incident responders in medical practices.
Time ticks on telehealth as Trump, Congress mull health care policy
Legislation would extend flexibilities for Medicare; online petition gains 21,000 signatures of support.
Establishing a culture of safety and well-being in your practice
Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, offers actionable advice to foster a culture of safety and well-being in medical practices.
Health care money trail could lead to policy solutions to control spending while improving patient outcomes
Author discusses new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade, and what that could mean for the future.
Reducing osteoporosis-related fractures in women; 4D brain map to detect MS; physical activity to cut dementia risk – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
An unsafe practice means worse patient care
Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, explains how workplace violence impacts patient care.
1 in 6 U.S. physicians have contemplated suicide, Medscape report finds
After two years of decline, physician suicidal thoughts are on the rise, signaling a troubling reversal, says the Medscape Physicians and Suicide Report 2025.
Selling a practice: Why buyers are looking at more than just profitability
What you need to know about selling your practice
Trump orders ‘radical transparency’ for health care pricing
Executive order says HHS will ‘rapidly enforce’ price disclosures by hospitals, health insurers.
Prescriptions for ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic
UCLA research highlights the widespread use of non-evidence-based treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the role of misinformation and health care spending.
Navigating the health care staffing crisis: Strategies for success
Automation, flexibility and temporary staff all could be used to fill gaps when medical practices need workers.
Medicaid cuts explained: The history, changes and future of low-income health coverage
What physicians and patients need to know about Medicaid, its history, and Trump's plans to cut hundreds of billions from the program.
The Obesity Society commends FDA for ending obesity drug shortages; social media influencers spread misleading info regarding medical tests; this drug may prevent migraines in adolescents – Morning Medical Update
Physicians warn that AI will undermine judgment, increase prior authorization denials
AMA survey shows growing physician concerns over automated insurance denials.
Medical Economics Pulse, Feb. 26, 2025: Misconceptions about primary care spending, FDA clears new diabetes tech, challenges of performance-based pay
Medical Economics Pulse is a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Here are your headlines for February 26, 2025.
Neuspera Medical reports positive trial results on battery-free neuromodulation system for urinary incontinence
Neuspera Medical's system could offer a less invasive, more patient-friendly approach to treating UUI. The company anticipates regulatory clearance later this year.
Selling a practice: When things go wrong
Trump plans for Medicaid come up as House subcommittee deliberates on PBM reform
Both sides support revising laws for PBM market, but Democrats and Republicans disagree on potential Medicaid changes.
FDA clears Tandem Diabetes Care’s Control-IQ+ for type 2 diabetes
New automated insulin delivery system expands access to advanced diabetes technology.
Why every physician in their 30s needs an estate plan
The financial life of doctors evolves quickly. Here’s why you should protect your assets — and your family — if something should happen.
Primary Care Scorecard: ‘We have to put primary care first’
A discussion about primary care with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund.
Financial toll of health conditions: hundreds of billions of dollars
Author describes origin of new study that breaks down health care spending and medical conditions over a decade.
Primary Care Scorecard: ‘More than enough money’ for good primary care
