Social inflation drives up malpractice payouts—and insurance rates
Large verdicts are becoming more common, putting pressure on insurers to raise rates
Health technology eases anxiety in patients with chronic conditions, study finds
All technology interventions substantially improved mental health, but those supported by physicians and other providers were shown to be most effective.
Private equity: Be aware of state regulations
Federal regulations are not the only rules.
PBMs tout robust competition in market as FTC orders more documents for review
Government trade watchdogs continue scrutiny of drug prices.
Morning Medical Update: How primary care can fail new mothers; Drug shortages at an all-time high; Masks still recommended in healthcare settings
The top news stories in primary care today.
Retail clinic claims volume up 200% from 2017-2022
Primary care physician claims down 13% in that same timeframe
COVID-19 erased progress in narrowing racial mortality gap, study finds
Following some improvement, excess death rate returned to 1999 levels for Black men and 2005 levels for Black women
Private equity: Getting into health care
Private equity investment firms come in all shapes and sizes.
Tobacco use in the United States: a slideshow
Nearly one in five American adults still uses tobacco in some form.
Embracing AI: A New Era for Physicians
Artificial intelligence has the potential to change medicine for the better
Enough with the acronyms – physicians and patients need more honest stories
Through storytelling we can create empathy and earn trust.
Morning Medical Update: Napping can increase creativity; U.S. adults overwhelmed with health care system; Black Americans have experienced 1.6 million excess deaths
Health employers investing in well-being despite economic pressures
Survey shows majority of employers maintaining or adding to existing programs for employees
Appeals Court temporarily upholds ACA preventive services mandate
Health plans must continue providing free screenings pending court’s further consideration of case
Private equity: Physicians become investments
It can be a good relationship sometimes.
Feds net guilty pleas in national scam that pumped out 7,600 phony nursing diplomas
Defendants face up to 20 years in prison, according to Department of Justice.
What patients and doctors really think about AI in health care
Survey shows that the technology is only going to get more pervasive – and accepted – as time goes on
NIH begins massive study on dietary effects of food on individual patients
‘Nutrition for Precision Health’ seeks out how each body responds differently to food.
FDA targets medical misinformation with new ‘Rumor Control’ online hub
Primary care docs are on the front lines to help patients avoid bogus health claims.
Patient Monitoring Services Need Increased Scrutiny to Prevent False Claims Act Enforcement Action
Knowing the details of how and where your service provider operates is vital to avoiding violations.
Could technology make health care more human?
Or have the divisive opinions of the health care community left this question unanswered?
Morning Medical Update: Drug-resistant ringworm spotted in NYC; Link between diet and personality; Hormone therapy and bone health
AI will improve care in these three areas
With physician shortages predicted, computers will help patients by improving doctors’ efficiency.
Stress-management interventions may actually work
Interventions aimed at reducing work-related stress for healthcare workers showed some improvement in how people coped with stress up to a year later
AI could revolutionize health care, but regulation is needed, FDA commissioner says
Physicians and regulators will have access to huge amounts of data. How will that help patients?
Medicare Advantage: Double standards need not apply
When it comes to documentation, all must play by the rules, regardless of AHIP’s stance
Value-based care models can help close care gaps for Medicaid beneficiaries
But providers need to understand, address patients’ social health determinants
Tracking online users can lead to improper disclosures of patient data
It’s common in health care to use third-party software, but exposing information prompts a warning from HHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Capitation payment model has potential to rein in costs while improving outcomes
But contracts require close alignment between primary care and specialist providers to succeed
Private equity investment could lead to better health care, but expect more oversight as money pours in
A former assistant U.S. attorney offers legal perspectives on federal and state regulations and compliance.
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