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The state of health care in 2026, with Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (270+ words) Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, joins the show to break down the state of the industry and the top risks facing physicians in 2026. The health care system is changing quickly, and the legal and…...
Site-neutral payment: HOPDs and potential savings for Medicare
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (200+ words) Site-neutral payment: HOPDs and potential savings for Medicare'Medical Economics Changing the way Medicare pays for services could save the program into hundreds of millions of dollars. Christopher M. Whaley, Ph.D., is associate professor, health services, policy and practice, and associate director…...
Primary care is ‘the missing strategy’ to combat chronic disease epidemic, analysts say
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (389+ words) Greater investment in primary care could be one of the remedies to help the epidemic of chronic conditions dragging down the health of Americans, according to a new analysis. Chronic disease and cancer are taking a heavy toll on the…...
How AI could change patient care, not replace it | Medical Economics
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (1760+ words) Patients are bringing their health questions to AI, often before even scheduling a visit with their physician. Medallia's Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., explains how tools like ChatGPT Health can either erode trust or create more space for human conversations. As artificial…...
Site-neutral payment: Leveling the competition, or too little, too late?
1+ day, 25+ min ago (364+ words) Site-neutral payment: Leveling the competition, or too little, too late?Medical Economics Site-of-care payment differentials create a powerful financial incentive for hospitals and health systems to acquire physician practices, helping explain why more than half of U.S. physicians now work for…...
How AI could change patient care, not replace it
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1760+ words) Patients are bringing their health questions to AI, often before even scheduling a visit with their physician. Medallia's Amber Maraccini, Ph.D., M.A., explains how tools like ChatGPT Health can either erode trust or create more space for human conversations. As artificial…...
The staffing squeeze: Why 2026 budgets can’t be static
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (181+ words) The staffing squeeze: Why 2026 budgets can't be static'Medical Economics Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., argues that rigid staffing budgets are a liability in 2026 " and explains why planning for raises is cheaper than constant replacement. Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., lays out a blunt reality for practice…...
How physicians can save millions in taxes
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (60+ words) How physicians can save millions in taxes'Medical Economics Trending on Medical Economics UV Smart wins FDA clearance for UV-C system to disinfect cardiac probes AI-enabled ECG tool detects aortic stenosis years before intervention, study finds Mindfulness in medicine: On the…...
The medical device industry: Biggest tariff concerns
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (308+ words) The medical device industry: Biggest tariff concerns'Medical Economics Over the past year, the medical device industry has been forced to navigate a rapidly shifting trade environment as new and proposed tariffs reshaped the economics of manufacturing, sourcing, and innovation. While…...
Site-neutral payment: Making progress in 2026?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (531+ words) Site-neutral payment: Making progress in 2026?Medical Economics One of the most positive payment developments for 2026 is Medicare's initial move toward site-neutral payments, beginning with drug administration, which could be a meaningful step toward reducing long-standing disparities between hospital and nonhospital…...