SPOTLIGHT -
April 25th 2024
A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
April 24th 2024
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
The top news stories in medicine today.
Industry payments to physicians reach $12B over 10-year period
Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.
Trauma care price review; misusing telehealth patient data; inspirations for medicines – Morning Medical Update
The case for having insurance companies pay physicians for prior authorizations
Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.
Feds launch new web portal to report unfair competition in health care
‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.
The vaccine pricing assault that threatens public health
Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.
FTC to vote on banning noncompete clauses for physicians, other clinicians and in general
Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.
What health care could learn about information sharing from banks and retail stores
‘Tremendous financial strain’ – Physicians struggling after Change Healthcare cyberattack
AMA poll shows effects on processing claims linger weeks after announcement of major computer hack.
The impact of unaffordable health care: a slideshow
Medical debt affects many aspects of life beyond just the bank account
National health care information clearinghouse would streamline prior authorizations while cutting administrative costs
Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.
Doctors suggest ways to improve Medicare for physician payments, patient care
Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.
ACO leaders share methods for building successful programs
Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.
MedPAC ponders future of physician pay
Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.
Medicare leaders discuss accountable care growth as part of NAACOS conference
Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.
Financial barriers causing millions to skimp on health care: study
Preventive visits, prescription refills are most likely to be delayed
NAACOS to seek new leader, evolve to deal with market changes
President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.
Health care organizations collaborate on best practices for value-based care
NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.
Senate Finance Committee to look at Medicare physician reimbursement
MedPAC also scheduled to meet as talk turns to reforms for 2025 and beyond.
CMS publishes 2025 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
Latest regulations include new enrollee protections, according to agency leaders.
National unemployment report shows job gains in health care for March
Political leaders comment on health care developments under Biden, Trump administrations.
Best methods to make employee out-of-pocket expenses affordable
Here’s why physicians, other clinicians and employers are getting behind zero-interest payment plans.
How to easily get patients with high deductibles to always pay
Recent price transparency regulations can create a win-win for physicians and patients.
The role of analytics in financial decision-making for health care
Put data to work for you by tracking trends in revenue cycles, cost analysis and patient care.
Dengue cases growing in Puerto Rico; pandemic decrease in dental care; British health care – Morning Medical Update
Harnessing the power of AI to protect health care integrity
Using artificial intelligence to fight fraud, waste, abuse and error could have profound effects on primary care practices.
The most expensive drug in the world; brain cells under anesthesia; official pleads guilty – Morning Medical Update
Bill in Senate would accelerate payments to physicians, hospitals in major health care computer attacks
Change Healthcare hack prompts potential changes for Medicare payments.
A month later, Change Healthcare cyberattack becoming ‘extremely dire’ for affected practices
Company announces medical claims preparation software as Congress urges HHS to continue assistance.
Which 10 states are the best for practicing medicine?
WalletHub ranks them according to wages, opportunity and other metrics
Young doctors: Do you have adequate insurance coverage?
Why physicians need to understand and insure the gap between earning potential and net worth.