Can we finally realize the promise of EHRs?
Recent advances in technology make it possible to access and harness the vast amounts of clinical data EHRs have produced.
Morning Medical Update: Texas governor signs patient safety bill; 1.7 million Americans use health sharing arrangements; Next COVID vaccine should only target XBB strains
The top news stories in primary care today.
Lawmakers grill CDC Director Walensky over COVID-19 pandemic response
House committee debates credibility, accuracy, and influence of politics and science.
Inflation up in May; president touts slowing rate of price increases
Food prices still going up, but energy costs are declining, according to latest figures.
Choose the best EHR and medical software for your practice
Choosing the right software, including but not limited to an EHR, is crucial for the success of your practice.
Work in health care? Your password is 123456
Health care sector employees tend to have very poor passwords, study finds
Morning Medical Update: Brain tumor vaccine shows promise; Biden admin finalizes deal preserving preventative care; Is nut consumption linked to longevity?
AMA mounts new campaign for Medicare reform – ‘This cannot wait’
Physicians are struggling as costs increase, but payments are going down over time.
Women, minority groups face mistreatment in academic medicine
Study finds pervasive verbal and cyber harassment, other forms of incivility
High blood pressure cured…sort of
Study identifies gene variant that causes a type of hypertension and a cure for it
Primary care buckling as physicians struggle to remain independent, experts say
Consolidation, reimbursement, patient health all in the mix for Senate Finance Committee.
Digital Pulse: AI accurately analyzes cardiac disease; AI can predict readmissions better than doctors; Your digital twin will test your treatment plan
The latest health care technology news
Acute care hospitals spend billions on quality data reporting: study
Greater use of electronic metrics could help reduce spending on quality measurement
The ABCs of malpractice insurance
Here are answers to some basic questions about malpractice insurance.
Morning Medical Update: How stress impacts comfort food consumption; 3D printed lungs helping study health risk of aerosols; Cryptic COVID case in Columbus
8 best practices for medical malpractice defense
Prepare as if you expect to be sued.
CMS releases list of prescription drugs subject to price reduction program
Patients will benefit by reductions in coinsurance payments
Survey results: Threats, opportunities facing primary care physicians
What’s the state of primary care? Physicians told us in our exclusive survey.
FTC orders more information from another group purchaser in study of PBMs
Trade group counters with new ad campaign, economic study about value of services.
Bill would expand nurse practitioner authority nationwide
More than 200 nursing organizations send letter to congress supporting the bill
Morning Medical Update: Older folks found to foist more moist particles into the air; Covid Czar leaves White House; New drug for marijuana addiction shows promise
Physician groups praise new Medicare primary care payment model, but ACOs have questions
CMS publishes additional paper on 'urgent need' to invest in and support primary care.
AI in medical care: A map for clinical practice and patient protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an exponential increase in the already rising interest within the medical field since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022.
New Making Care Primary model to start 10-year test in 2024
CMS announces goals for primary care physicians, clinicians to provide better coordination of care for chronic diseases.
AI good for medical advice, but referrals need work
Researchers analyze how ChatGPT responds to public health questions.
Morning Medical Update: Gut bacteria and longevity; People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before diagnosis; Chemo drug shortage
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Health care costs increasing physical and mental problems for patients
Study finds mounting costs and confusing billing statements are taking a toll on Americans' health
House committee drills down on CDC future, actions in COVID-19 pandemic
More authority? More oversight? More data? More communication? Physicians, lawmakers, public health experts ponder what lessons will make a difference going forward.
Federal court to consider Medicare drug price negotiations of the Inflation Reduction Act
Pharmaceutical giant Merck sues HHS, CMS directors in first legal challenge to law passed last summer.
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