Richard Payerchin is associate editor of Medical Economics.
The impact of Medicare physician reimbursement cuts
A look at the effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.
Change Healthcare vows to 'fix this'
CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’
3 Steps to remove barriers to physician mental health care
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation teams with Physicians Foundation to define problem, propose solutions.
FTC to vote on banning noncompete clauses
Federal regulators announce public meeting tomorrow on issue that is divisive in health care.
"Lives are at stake" - Cybersecurity in healthcare
A U.S. Senator discusses the future of cybersecurity in health care.
AMA panel to consider prior authorization code
American Medical Association’s code panel will consider the prior authorization work code this spring.
7 Things physicians say will improve their workplace well-being
A recent study confirmed burnout remains a problem for health care. These are interventions that doctors say would help.
New hacking group targeting healthcare
Feds warn the group is already claiming victims mostly in the United States.
CMS announces new prior authorization, interoperability rule
Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.
Med student loan forgiveness expands to California, Texas
Nonprofit work may qualify, but doctors need to apply by Dec. 31.
Primary care hit hard by pandemic
Health care is busy and getting busier, but there are possible solutions that could help physicians and other clinicians, according to a new report.
Health care staff and the risk of drug overdose death
Staff members doing different jobs have different risks.
Integrating care can pay dividends for patients and physicians
Collaboration can add to professional fulfillment in family medicine, mental health.
Changes to prior authorizations may be on the horizon
Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.
2023 Federal budget: The long and short of it
$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.
Budget bill cuts Medicare reimbursements
Lawmakers tout spending plan, but medical groups respond with ‘dismay,’ say seniors’ health will be at risk.
Burnout, depression, and suicide among physicians
A conversation on physician well-being
What your practice needs to know about RSV
CDC, other experts are tracking increases in respiratory syncytial virus cases in infants.
Depression, burnout, and suicide among physicians
All are important, with key differences
MGMA 2022: Regulatory burdens growing for physicians, survey says
COVID-19 pandemic conditions get better, but more red tape blocks care for patients.
MGMA 2022: Collect more revenue by making it easier for patients to pay
Offering financial education helps patients understand what they owe, why, and when.
MGMA 2022: How COVID-19 introduced a new cyber threat to practices, health systems
Working from home offers flexibility for staff, gateway for cyberattacks.
MGMA 2022: What duties can medical assistants take on? Some principles for delegating
Physicians should consider legalities as scope of practice laws change around the country.
MGMA 2022: Ways to alleviate physician burnout
Recognizing it’s a problem is first step to making changes that help workforce, patients and the bottom line.
MGMA 2022: Why practice culture is key for recruiting, retaining staff
Emotional intelligence is a key part of creating a thriving health care workplace.
Physicians have more work than time in the day
Study determines amount of time needed for guideline-based care.
Physician organizations react to Inflation Reduction Act signing
Physicians groups, analysts, have praised insurance premium subsidies, Medicare drug cost caps.
11 Best States for Health and Wellness
Report analyzes behaviors, park access and integrative health practices.
11 Worst States for Health and Wellness
Breaking: Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion ruling
Abortion bans are expected to take effect in more than half of states.