Congress must protect physicians from Medicare cuts: MGMA
Association offers analysis of pending legislation that could help health care practices better serve patients.
Medicaid and health equity: Why primary care must be involved
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” offers solutions for physicians, patients, and equity in health care.
Hospitals and health systems struggle amid signs of stabilization
Workforce shortages and increasing expenses hurt financial performance
Primary care physicians and orthopedics: a new virtual solution to comanage your patients
Musculoskeletal ailments are common, but treating them can be expensive, time-consuming – even risky. Online collaboration offers a better way to help.
It’s getting harder to find and hire doctors
Percentage of searches filled dropped for fifth straight year in 2022, study finds
GNC announces expansion of its primary care health service
Memberships include zero copay or discounted prescriptions, mental health, urgent care.
Flu vaccine at home; 14-year-old invents cancer-treating soap; NP inappropriate prescribing levels no higher than physicians - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Medicaid and health equity: A plank of Better Health – NOW
The new report, “Access & Equity in Medicaid: Robust Primary Care is a Must,” and the Better Health – NOW Campaign.
AI’s race-based medical advice could harm patients
Bias and inaccuracies creep in depending on questions about Black, White patients.
Lack of diversity in donor sperm; AI can flag skin cancer with almost 100% accuracy; 12 DNA variations linked to suicide - Morning Medical Update
Staff retention: It takes more than just money
Training, tailored benefits and paths for career advancement help build loyalty and reduce employee attrition
Primary care and public health – ‘We need to talk to each other’
American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.
Patient data breaches doubled in 2023
Total breaches hit 87 million this year
New national group aims to be voice for independent physicians
AIMPA launches this week to advocate for specialists contending ‘consolidation has not led to better care or lower costs for patients.’
Medicaid and health equity: Meet the Primary Care Collaborative
Primary Care Collaborative President and CEO Ann Greiner, MCP, introduces the organization.
What’s scaring practice owners this Halloween season?
As you look ahead to Halloween, November, and beyond, here are some key financial compass points to follow as you shore up your own business.
Yellow fever may return; Childhood obesity medicine trials; CVS pulls cold medicines with phenylephrine - Morning Medical Update
Physician shortage to take center stage in Washington, D.C.
AMA president to make presentation at National Press Club next week.
AI Roundup: No one knows what AI has taken over, AI image fans flames of war, ChatGPT now has internet access
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing in health care and all facets of business and life. Here are the latest developments:
Are medical supply shortages harming patients?
Ongoing medication, medical supply, and medical equipment shortages are plaguing doctors nationwide
Health care organizations urge Congress to continue APM incentives
Letter to Congressional leadership warns that ending payments could stall transition to value-based care
Attract and keep exceptional talent with retention and recruiting strategies for today’s labor market
A revolving door of staff or an understaffed office can undo the good work of your practice. Here’s how to find and keep talent.
Primary care left gutted by COVID-19 pandemic
Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.
$1400 for Paxlovid; Amazon drone prescription delivery; Hitting snooze could have benefits - Morning Medical Update
Is texting the future of patient-centric care?
Patients want more convenience. Are you ready to accommodate them?
The top five specialties prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy
Weight-loss drugs are all the rage, but who is actually writing the scripts?
Health care cybersecurity challenges increase as threats rise
Vast majority of health care organizations are under constant cyber attack
FQHCs must get creative with building and sustaining remote patient monitoring programs
Technology has proven beneficial for treating chronic conditions and generating data. But changes in reimbursement could be coming in 2024.
Columbus hospitals relieve $335M in debt; E-bike injuries jump 21% in one year; Trigger warnings are ineffective - Morning Medical Update
Too heavy in stocks? Annuities offer a good option for rebalancing
Many older Americans are too heavily invested in stocks, new analysis reveals. Annuities offer a way to trim while earning good rates and getting tax advantages.
