SPOTLIGHT -
The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
May 2nd 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
April 26th 2024
April 18th 2024
Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.
New Commonwealth Fund data measures latest inequities in care across racial and ethnic populations.
April 17th 2024
Dengue cases growing in Puerto Rico; pandemic decrease in dental care; British health care – Morning Medical Update
Maternal mortality; brain implant research; $30M in phony claims for COVID-19 tests – Morning Medical Update
Still suffering from COVID-19; a nation with diabetes; banning behavioral devices – Morning Medical Update
A first for organ transplants; banning menthol cigarettes; lessons from COVID-19 – Morning Medical Update
Dr. Lorna Breen burnout bill reauthorization moving to House committee
Energy & Commerce holding markup session on 28 bills involving health care, other sectors.
‘Redesign the environment’ to relieve burnout for physicians and support staff
Leader of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation discusses latest efforts to tackle burnout among the health care workforce.
COVID-19 in the body; food causing inflammation; dying for a better body – Morning Medical Update
Potential massive recall of acne medicine; a flu strain gone; ‘hypervaccinated’ – Morning Medical Update
Viruses spreading; CKD and primary care; COVID-19 and vaping – Morning Medical Update
Respiratory virus guidance; medical misinformation; bile and body health – Morning Medical Update
COVID-19 boosters for seniors; exercise and skin health; chief wellness officers – Morning Medical Update
Medicine for frostbite; Boricua masks and vaccines; counting carbohydrates – Morning Medical Update
Patients respond to short animated videos about vaccination
Patients who view animated shorts on social media gain real knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines.
Testing for cancer in blood; screening for speech and language delays; just how serious is COVID-19? - Morning Medical Update
Financial sustainability, growing revenue, integrating AI – a survey of C-suite leaders
Agenda for next two years is evolving, and busy.
Action on menthol cigarettes; faster protection from vaccines; royal pains and prognoses – Morning Medical Update
Obesity care in 2024; pandemic lessons from Africa; clinician addiction – Morning Medical Update
Antiobesity drug safety; dietary effects on COVID-19; ACA insurance - Morning Medical Update
Health care transformation in New York; Fauci on Capitol Hill; recycling surgical masks – Morning Medical Update
Paxlovid and long COVID; hearing loss and dementia risk; $93M in health care fraud - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
Docs need to rock the vote in 2024
ACP emphasizes that physicians must vote and encourage their patients to cast ballots for the health of the nation.
Food addiction as a cause of health problems; stopping e-cigs at the border; explaining the need for vaccines – Morning Medical Update
Health effects from partner and child abuse; vaccine hesitancy; eliminating food waste – Morning Medical Update
Medicare leaders target PBMs, insurance coverage, pharmacy competition
Prescription drug prices, vaccine costs are also key issues.
COVID-19 booster approvals; fighting opioid use disorder; Social Security asks for money back – Morning Medical Update
Support for primary care; antiobesity medication use; scanning sewage for viruses – Morning Medical Update
At-home treatment for flu, COVID-19 expands nationwide
National Institutes of Health announce program as potential model for future care.
Flu vaccines help heart health; respiratory illness on the rise; CMS extends application period for new payment model – Morning Medical Update
Experts need ‘multifaceted approach,’ including video, to counter health misinformation
Wrong claims exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions helped spread the facts and create a base for future efforts.
Vaccine Confidence Dips After COVID-19 Pandemic
New survey shows misinformation is eroding public trust in immunizations.