Imagine What EHR Interoperability Could Do for Healthcare Connected systems would benefit patients and clinicians alike May 22, 2024
Senators Mull Ways to Stop Patent 'Abuse' by Pharma Companies Manufacturers of brand-name drugs will try every tack to delay generic entry, experts say May 21, 2024
What's Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise You To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says May 21, 2024
NEJM Rescinds Embargo Policy Barring Physician-Focused Publications Change follows a campaign by the Association of Health Care Journalists May 21, 2024
Senate Paper Mulls Options for Fixing Physician Pay in Fee-for-Service Medicare Regular inflation updates, getting rid of MIPS among the ideas discussed May 20, 2024
FTC Oversight of Pharmaceutical Sector 'Minimal' Over Last 20-Plus Years The agency pursued a handful of actions per year, allowed 61 of 62 mergers it challenged May 20, 2024
Revisiting 'Left Without Being Seen' Metrics in the ED The current system drives problematic decisions regarding how care is allocated May 20, 2024
Lung Function Tests: End of Racial Adjustments Could Have Wide Impact Millions in the U.S. may be reclassified, changing work eligibility, disability compensation May 20, 2024
Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here? Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation May 19, 2024
When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Game Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Bill Everyone must be able to access necessary care without fear of financial ruin May 17, 2024
MedPod Today: RFK Jr.'s Ailments; Tenpenny Gets License Back; Shady Stem Cell Shots MedPage Today reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics May 17, 2024 podcast
Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Says No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared May 16, 2024
NFL Team Doc Pleads Guilty in Double Fatality Crash; Doc Charged in 100 MPH Crash A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 16, 2024
Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheating Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff May 16, 2024
HHS Suspends Federal Funding for Group Tied to Wuhan Lab EcoHealth Alliance widely faulted for allegedly conducting gain-of-function coronavirus research May 15, 2024
New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access May 15, 2024
HHS Task Force Launches Roadmap for Improving Maternal Mental Health Report highlights need for national infrastructure and affordable, equitable access to services May 15, 2024
Doctor Fined for Prescribing Ivermectin for COVID Wei-Hsung Lin, MD, will have to pay $5,000 and take CME courses on managing COVID May 14, 2024
How We Analyzed the Impact of State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time May 14, 2024
Scripts for Puberty-Blocking Drugs Fell After State Bans Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges May 14, 2024
Clinicians at Legacy Health Move to Unionize About 150 doctors, PAs and NPs plan to organize with an American Federation of Teachers affiliate May 14, 2024
8,000 Women a Month Got Abortion Pills Despite Bans, Restrictions in Their States First time a number has been put on how often the medical system workaround is being used May 14, 2024
Blockbuster Drug Patent Thickets Signal 'Strategic Behavior' Nearly three-quarters filed after approval, and most claims "peripheral" to active ingredients May 13, 2024
Lost in the Haze: What Would Rescheduling Marijuana Really Do? If you are confused, you're not alone May 13, 2024
Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1 "The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says May 10, 2024
New School Meal Standards: An Encouraging Step Towards Healthier Kids The momentum coming from the federal government is promising May 10, 2024
Nations Struggle to Draft 'Pandemic Treaty' to Avoid Mistakes Made During COVID Deep divisions remain, and there are virtually no consequences for countries that don't comply May 10, 2024
Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Doses Optimizing doses can improve patient outcomes and lower costs May 10, 2024
Fraudulent Practices Abound in Post-Accident Healthcare These costs often fall unfairly on patients and insurance providers May 09, 2024
Urologist Convicted of Sex Abuse; Doc Accused of Rape; Man Sentenced for HIV Spread A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 09, 2024
Pre-Approval Plan Proposed for Medicare Advantage Insurers "No prior authorization without prior authorization," Senate Budget Committee chair says May 08, 2024
FDA Chief on H5N1: 'We Have to Be Ready' Commissioner also detailed plans for "largest reorganization" in agency's history May 08, 2024
100 Million Scripts Came Through Illegal Online Pharmacies Last Year Figure represents 2% of all U.S. prescriptions, according to IQVIA report May 08, 2024
To Prevent Rabies Spread, CDC Has New Rules for Dogs Entering the U.S. Regulations were last updated in 1956 May 08, 2024
As Steward Ship Was Sinking, CEO Bought $40M Yacht This past week in healthcare investigations May 08, 2024
Medicare Hospital Trust Fund to Stay Solvent Until 2036, Trustees' Report Says Projection is 5 years longer than last year's prediction May 07, 2024
Fed Up With Prior Auths? What if Insurers Had to Pay You for Submitting Them? NYC urologist is seeking approval for a prior authorization CPT code May 06, 2024
WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It. The report "is a complete U-turn," according to one expert May 05, 2024
Cardiologists Float Idea of Unionization Among Ways to Protect Employee Physicians Even senior physicians are being threatened, according to forum at SCAI May 05, 2024
