Physician disciplinary actions: Rounding up data
Robert E. Oshel, PhD, an adviser to the Public Citizen Health Research Group, explains history of the report.
Federal Reserve declines interest rate hike after latest meeting
Benchmark range stays in the 5.25% - 5.5% range
Hospital health care prices don’t match online and by phone
Price transparency has gotten better, but still needs work to make costs clear to patients, a new study finds.
Zocdoc announces new digital tools for patient scheduling, paperwork, virtual visits
Free system moves company into patient engagement, CEO says.
Universal flu vaccine human trials; Tiktok gynecologic cancer advice misleading; Coffee linked to less depression, anxiety - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Health care fraud and abuse laws: Why “intent” may be key
Ignorance of the laws do not protect physicians from prosecution
Perceptions and reality of men’s health
Cleveland Clinic survey examines effects of lifestyle and habits on overall health.
Majority of patients would trust AI more than human physicians for diagnosis, survey finds
Machine learning, robotics, and nanotechnology will have a growing place in medicine.
Want a better workplace culture? Focus on the positive, not what went wrong
Mass General Brigham researchers found that sharing what went right instead of what went wrong can go a long way toward building a better workplace culture
Cyberattacks keep coming in health care
New survey finds victims are paying ransoms, but not getting all data back.
Abortions resume in Wisconsin; Half of Americans interested in updated COVID shot; CDC rebuilds trust - Morning Medical Update
Women physicians are in medical offices, hospitals, universities – and, sometimes, movies
In entertainment, study finds far fewer females in white coats than males.
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants accounted for 25.6% of patient visits in 2019
Medicare data confirms trend of NPs and PAs treating patients as primary care physicians are in short supply.
Recruiting hard-to-hire physicians
Health care organizations must adopt a proactive and personalized approach to making physicians feel heard, valued, and interested.
Women less likely to receive CPR in public; Over 500 mass shootings in 2023; COVID boosters aren’t being called boosters - Morning Medical Update
Real-world data from frontline physicians can help identify the next emerging pandemic
A multi-pronged approach is needed to stop the next global health threat, and doctors play a vital role
Addressing drivers of health: A summary
Getting to health with The Physicians Foundation.
25% of low-income older Americans lack health insurance
Despite the fact that most would be eligible for Medicare, many lack any coverage at all
Enhanced primary care: a solution to the nation’s skyrocketing health care costs?
From Congress to employers: shifting the primary care paradigm through efficient payment models to embrace innovative solutions, improve access, and transform health care delivery.
Physicians, patients may be reluctant to discuss gun safety at personal level
Medical organizations support measures to treat firearms as a public health issue. How do doctors handle it in the exam room?
Repurposing dead spiders; MDMA effective for PTSD treatment; ER visits getting longer - Morning Medical Update
Next to be replaced by AI: Emergency doctors
Study found AI outperformed doctors in assessing patients and was correct 97% of the time.
Senators pitch $26 billion plan to strengthen primary care – ‘Absolutely the right thing to do’
Legislation would pay for more physicians, nurses, dentists, to maximize services at community health centers.
Addressing drivers of health: Getting private insurers on board
Will private payers cover costs?
Burnout holding steady, not in a good way
Physicians Foundation announces survey results as Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation works to expand mental health care access.
Medicare announces lower out-of-pocket drug costs for some beneficiaries
Representatives to hold hearing about market effects on development of new medicines.
iPhone 12 emits too much radiation; Coconut oil may cause obesity; COVID hot spots - Morning Medical Update
First combined MD/artificial intelligence degree program launched
Program aims to train doctors to apply artificial intelligence to improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes
Health care in the mix as inflation rises in August
Lawmakers blame opponents’ economic policies for effects on families.
Important cybersecurity regulation updates for healthcare organizations
Everything you need to know about the latest government regulations on cybersecurity
