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Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices
Physicians are facing rising workloads, shrinking support staff and declining reimbursement — resulting in a burnout crisis and threatening the sustainability of independent practices. Experts say urgent Medicare payment reforms are needed to prevent further consolidation, as well as preserve access to care. The post Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices…
Peering Into 2025: Will Next Year Be AI’s Huge Breakthrough Year?
With a wave of innovation having moved things forward in 2024, the AI horizon in 2025 looks bright
Are Health Insurance Companies the Reason for Our Health System’s Ills?
In this JAMA Health Forum column, KFF’s Larry Levitt examines the criticism that health insurance companies are facing from political leaders, and explores the industry’s role in both causing and addressing some of the health systems’ biggest problems, including rising costs and prior authorization review.
For Big Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Clash Between Two Industry Foes
The industry is increasingly under attack by lawmakers from both parties for drug prices most Americans regard as unreasonable, so the election outcome could be pivotal to drug companies’ fortunes. The post For Big Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Clash Between Two Industry Foes appeared first on MedCity News.
Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations
Whether trying to see more patients, retain more staff, expand the organization’s technology stack or bring more dollars in the door, it’s not uncommon for professionals to want to maximize their resources amidst a market influx. The post Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations appeared first on MedCity News.
Trump Administration’s Halt of CDC’s Weekly Scientific Report Stalls Bird Flu Studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across the United States. One of the studies would reveal whether veterinarians who treat cattle have been unknowingly infected by the bird flu virus. Another report documents cases in which people carrying the virus might have…
Transforming Allergy Care: The Power of Advanced Diagnostics in Improving Patient Outcomes
Getting the correct food allergy diagnosis leads to increased diet diversity and potentially improved nutrition when suspected allergies are ruled out, making it critical to take the right diagnostic approach from the beginning. The post Transforming Allergy Care: The Power of Advanced Diagnostics in Improving Patient Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
Stop Treating Patches Like They’re Riskier Than Ransomware
We’re losing the patching battle and therefore the ransomware war. Here’s how healthcare can change its perspective, improve patching, and better block ransomware pathways. The post Stop Treating Patches Like They’re Riskier Than Ransomware appeared first on MedCity News.
Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
This Medicaid waiver tracker page aggregates tracking information on pending and approved Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. It includes resources such as an overview figure, detailed waiver topic tables, and explanatory briefs.