November 20th 2024
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force highlights key research gaps in their recommendations intended to promote public health for all.
Brooks-LaSure describes achievements in her final national leadership call.
Study shows that most beneficiaries skip comparing Part D plans that might better suit their needs and their wallet
A recent market analysis outlined the lack of adequate health insurer competition in many U.S. markets.
November 19th 2024
Famed television host will join RFK Jr. ‘to take on the illness industrial complex,’ president-elect says in news reports.
Health insurance is at risk if premium tax credits are eliminated – a slideshow
How many people will be affected if Congress does not extend premium tax credits for ACA insurance?
Private equity and publicly traded hospices show lower caregiver satisfaction compared to not-for-profits
Study shows that ownership model matters when it comes to caregiver satisfaction, and that doctors should know the ownership structure of hospices.
Everything you missed from the Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates
The AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates was held November 8-12, in Orlando, Florida. Here is everything you might have missed.
Facing the student debt crisis: 3 strategies to establish control
From promises of widespread forgiveness to halted payments, followed by a chaotic mess of legal disputes over repayment plans, federal student loan borrowers are on an emotional rollercoaster.
Patient safety falling short: States where hospitals need improvement – a slideshow
Some states have few or no hospitals with ‘A’ grades for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 report card.
Safeguarding innovation and access with nuclear medicine policy
As we prepare for a new Congress in January, it’s essential to ensure legislators and their staff fully understand the implications of nuclear medicine policy shifts on patient care and medical innovation.
Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary
Trump taps vaccine skeptic Kennedy at HHS to 'make America healthy again.'
October inflation went up – but within expectations
CPI up 0.2% for the month, up to 2.6% overall
‘American health care is struggling’ – Assistant AG discusses morality, money and medicine
Antitrust chief says the nation is at an inflection point to restore competition or pay more money for less choice and more aggravation.
COVID-19 medical misinformation prompts much hand-wringing, but little hand-slapping for docs
Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.
AMA supports additional oversight for nonprofit hospital charity care
In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.
AMA calls for regulatory and injunctive actions for unpaid preauthorized care
New policy would ensure AMA support for a federal prohibition on the inappropriate denial of payment for care that is necessary and has received prior authorization.
High labor costs hitting hospitals as physicians generate less revenue
Revenue is increasing but physicians and providers are working more while generating less money.
What Donald Trump's election means for pharma: Insight from the 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit
A panel at the Financial Times’ 2024 Global Pharma and Biotech Summit in London analyzed what the re-election of Trump could mean to the pharmaceutical industry.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
Donald Trump is president elect: What does he think of health care?
A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for his second term.
Senators pitch site-neutral payment policy framework
Doctors, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals all could be affected; plan includes hospital reinvestment for those that need it.
Reforms needed in Medicare Advantage, cybersecurity, congressman says
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, discusses PBMs and new blockbuster antiobesity drugs, and predicts election success for former president Donald Trump.
Physicians face a 2.83% reimbursement cut unless Congress takes action
The final CMS rule for the Physician Fee Schedule boosts primary care, but advocacy groups say the reimbursement cuts are untenable.
‘It is just a real gut punch’ – Physician in Congress discusses proposed reduction in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is sponsoring legislation to improve Medicare pay to doctors.
Medicare Advantage problems are getting worse, not better, lawmakers say
Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.
Drug shortages from supply chain issues more likely in U.S. than Canada
Nearly half of all drug-related supply chain issues resulted in drug shortages in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021.
The first pediatric guideline on opioid prescription focuses on overdose prevention
The guideline offers new recommendations for the prescription of opioids for children and adolescents with symptoms of acute pain.
How to protect PPE supply in future public health emergencies
Stockpiling more imported disposable gowns is not the answer. Instead, follow the lead of NASEM and consider reusable personal protective equipment.
The top concerns of Medicare patients
As open enrollment approaches, a survey of Medicare patients reveals their top concerns about the program
Patient groups sound off about their role in health care
New global survey tallies levels of patient group involvement in research, care delivery and more.
Why health care disruptors fail and what primary care physicians can learn
Are retail giants still a threat to the primary care practice?
10 states with the best health & wellness
Based on 23 key health metrics, SmileHub compiled nationwide rankings of health & wellness; these 10 states scored the highest.
What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act
Physicians and sponsors in Congress explain why the bipartisan bill is needed.
10 states with the worst health & wellness
Based on 23 key health metrics, SmileHub compiled nationwide rankings of health & wellness; these 10 states scored the lowest.