How IoT supports medical device security
Best practices for health care organizations to implement to secure connected medical devices.
Delivering ‘good news’ or ‘bad news’ about weight can influence patients
Study examines words and tones that physicians use when discussing obesity in the exam room.
Abortion clinic in Cancun for Americans; Tuberculosis at UMass Boston; $100 ambulance rides - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Help doctors heed their calling: the urgent case for AI integration
Combining human expertise and artificial intelligence is the prescription for ensuring high-quality care while as physicians struggle amid an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals.
FDA approves new drug for weight loss
Marketed under trade name Zepbound, drug found to produce statistically significant body weight reduction compared to placebo
Positive and negative implications of No Surprises Act from the physician’s perspective
Wide-ranging health care bill would affect physicians
Senate Finance Committee approves draft for consideration by full chamber.
Public health: A response to new legislation
Reacting to the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act.
Why do medical practices sell to equity funds?
As hospitals and investors look to buy physician offices, there are strategies for doctors to maximize the purchase price.
Senators could change cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
MGMA suggests solutions as committee begins deliberations on health care bill.
Breast implants save a man’s life; Newborn syphilis cases at dire levels; Walmart’s sensory friendly hours - Morning Medical Update
Amazon Prime members can now get low-cost primary care through One Medical
Online retailer takes its next step into health care by integrating One Medical's primary care offerings into Prime membership
USPSTF: More evidence needed to develop oral health exams in primary care
Physicians can use clinical expertise to check for tooth and gum conditions in patients.
Hospitals struggle to embrace consumer-centric care
Hospitals are focusing on the wrong metrics and failing to understand consumers as a result
‘Bone smashing’ Tiktok trend; Spinal cord implant for Parkinson’s; Health organizations demand finalized menthol cigarette ban - Morning Medical Update
America needs a national strategy to invest in primary care
Patients around the country are being shut out of better health. It’s time to open wide the front door to care.
Doctors, patients differ over technology’s role in health care
Patients favor remote blood pressure monitoring and wearable devices, but doctors don’t think they improve care
Research highlights early-career physician recruitment and retention challenges
Physicians are often leaving after two years on the job because of issues with ownership
2023 Concierge Medicine Forum: A new vision for health care’s future comes into focus
Part one of a two-part recap of the 2023 Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta.
2023 Concierge Medicine Forum: A new vision for health care’s future comes into focus, part two
Part two of our recap of the 2023 Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta.
5 reasons switching to concierge with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners can help you T.H.R.I.V.E.
Vaccine Confidence Dips After COVID-19 Pandemic
New survey shows misinformation is eroding public trust in immunizations.
Med school loan forgiveness expands to include physicians in California, Texas
Nonprofit work may qualify, but doctors need to apply by Dec. 31.
Trust in wearables grows at a rapid rate, but are doctors ready?
91% of patients express willingness to share data with doctors
HHS announces penalties for information blocking
Proposed rule details fines for hospitals, clinicians and ACOs
Trans ‘refugees’ flock to New Mexico; 10 million disenrolled from Medicaid; Cleveland Clinic earns most A grades - Morning Medical Update
Lawmakers support primary care as setting for mental health care, substance use disorder treatment
Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.
Medicaid and health equity: a message to primary care
Why primary care physicians are the backbone of the U.S. health care system.
Sleep doctors call for a sunset to daylight saving time
Falling back and springing ahead may have consequences for human health.
Doctors’ groups condemn Medicare PFS cut in conversion factor
Many say reduction will harm patients, reduce access to care
