June 2nd 2025
Medical malpractice insurance needs an update
May 16th 2025
A 10-step guide for physicians to assess their compensation accurately, using benchmarks and data to ensure they receive fair pay for their expertise.
May 13th 2025
As use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly in health care, the American Medical Association brought together an expert panel to highlight policy changes, transparency concerns and implications for physician practices.
May 8th 2025
New physicians need to learn essential financial habits to manage student debt, budget wisely, and start retirement savings early for a secure future.
May 7th 2025
A recent district court case shows an LLC might not be enough
Feds examine loosening restrictions on marijuana for medical use and research
HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.
Hey doc: you need to take more vacation time
Study finds majority takes less than three weeks, and many spend some vacation time working
Prescribing insanity: Monopoly in continuous board certification drives costs up and physicians out
The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine
Hydration in the age of plastic; sensors to detect lung cancer; conscience in health care - Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in medicine today.
AMA praises MedPAC recommendation for more Medicare physician reimbursement
January meeting opens new year of wrangling in Washington as doctor costs go up and payments go down.
Hospitals, medical groups urge CMS to reconsider information blocking penalties
They say proposed penalty structure would harm small hospitals and medical groups, call for greater clarity on what would trigger penalties
ACA insurance surpasses 20 million enrollees
CMS announces figures blowing by last year’s record of 16.3 million enrollees.
HHS appoints first-ever chief competition officer
Action is latest in Biden administration’s efforts to rein in health care costs
FDA grants first-ever approval for a state to import Canadian drugs
Agency gives nod to Florida program that could save state up to $150 million annually
Captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices
In the context of small and midsize private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security.
Changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
Medicare to kick off drug price negotiations in February
New study finds prices of targeted drugs are three times higher in U.S. than elsewhere
What happens to patient care after private equity acquires a hospital?
Study reveals increase in “adverse events” following purchase
HHS Inspector General outlines enforcement actions for second half of fiscal year 2023
Report to Congress details expected recoveries, questioned costs, and potential savings.
Information blocking penalties could harm patient care: NAACOS
In response to proposed rule it calls for better education about information blocking, eliminating penalties that discourage value-based care participation
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.
Feds allege $60M in health care fraud; city living and patient health; adding to safety stations – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
What the rise of home-based care means for primary care physicians
Trend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes
Health care fraud investigations net $1.72B for 2022
HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.
ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million
Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.
Telehealth tips: Safeguarding medical practice post-pandemic
Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?
Jury convicts 3 for peddling phony nursing diplomas
U.S. Department of Justice announces pleas or convictions for 27 people involved in scheme.
AIMPA to Congress: Don’t cut Medicare reimbursements
Independent doctors group says cuts would result in higher costs and less access to care for patients
HHS: We must seize the promise and manage risks of AI, information chief says
House committee examines future of artificial intelligence in health care, energy and commerce.
The challenges medical practices will face in 2024 – and what to do about it
A discussion about the risks practices are going to face in the coming year
Health care legislation would disclose pricing information, enact site-neutral payment, regulate PBMs
House approves landmark ‘Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.’
Blame gun access, not mental health, for gun violence, research finds
Comparison of UK, Australia, and US show similar mental illness rates but widely disparate gun violence rates
Committee sends 19 health care bills for full House consideration
Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.
President targets high prescription drug prices with ‘march-in’ authority
Public-private partnerships will crumble, hurting drug innovation and eventually patients, Republicans say.
MedPAC mulls over physician compensation through Medicare
December meeting has two days of discussion planned.
