Medical Economics

🩺 When disaster strikes, cancer screening suffers — and lives are at stake. A new study published in American Cancer Society Journals shows that hurricanes and COVID-19 lockdowns led to sharp declines in colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings across Puerto Rico. The result? Fewer early diagnoses and a troubling rise in late-stage cases. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03hk4S_0 #MedicalEconomics #CancerScreening #PublicHealth #HealthEquity

🩺 Is medicine still a calling — or just a job? A new survey of 1,200+ physicians and APPs from Jackson Physician Search and LocumTenens.com reveals a profession at a crossroads. This slideshow explores: ✅ How many physicians still feel passionate about their work ✅ What role administrative burdens play in burnout ✅ Where purpose fits into clinical leadership Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03hfYBr0

Tariffs could squeeze your practice — and your patients. In this week's episode of Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast, we talk with Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC - State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company, about how President Trump's tariffs may affect everything from medical supplies to patient access. 🗣️ "Any penny that a physician spends is a penny that comes out of his or her practice... I think it has the potential to impact not only practices financially... it also has the potential to impact their patients." 🎧 Don't miss this deep dive into strategic planning for independent practices in a volatile economic climate: https://hubs.li/Q03hdmGd0 #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice #Tariffs #HealthPolicy #OffTheChart

Learn the knowledge necessary to combat atopic dermatitis in the latest Primary View series "Skin in the Game: Tackling Atopic Dermatitis with Topical Treatment"! In this informative series, you'll discover the most optimal practices for identifying and managing atopic dermatitis. With topics such as the importance of early diagnosis, older and newer topical treatment options, and much more, you'll learn the most impactful ways to treat this condition and improve the quality of life of your patients. #atopicdermatitis #skincondition https://hubs.li/Q03h5MYk0

Can real-time alerts improve antibiotic prescribing? New research says yes. Two large NIH-funded studies across 92 hospitals found that targeted electronic alerts improved appropriate antibiotic use by 35% for abdominal infections and 28% for skin/soft tissue infections. The alerts use real-time EHR and hospital data to recommend narrower-spectrum antibiotics, supporting stronger antibiotic stewardship and reducing unnecessary broad-spectrum use. Led by researchers at UC Irvine School of Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute & HCA Healthcare, the findings were published in JAMA Surgery & JAMA Internal Medicine. 📰 Full article: https://hubs.li/Q03g_Lxy0 #MedicalEconomics #HealthTech #EHR #ClinicalInnovation

CMS is pulling back $2.7B in Medicaid funding for non-health care programs. A new directive from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will phase out funding for designated state-funded health programs (DSHPs) and designated state investment programs (DSIPs) that don't directly support Medicaid beneficiaries. These include: 🔹 Broadband access grants 🔹 Union-backed insurance subsidies 🔹 Loan repayment and diversity initiatives CMS says that these creative financing mechanisms misalign with Medicaid's core mission and allow federal dollars to replace state spending. What this means for states, providers, and budgets: https://hubs.li/Q03g_CsX0 #MedicalEconomics #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #CMS

AI tools may be ready for the clinic, but without reimbursement, adoption stalls. A new bipartisan bill — The Health Tech Investment Act — aims to fix that by establishing a predictable Medicare payment pathway for FDA-cleared AI-enabled devices. ✅ Easing financial risk for providers. ✅ Expanding access to innovation, especially in rural areas. ✅ Accelerating clinical integration of AI in imaging, diagnostics and more. Industry leaders AdvaMed and GE HealthCare are calling it a major step forward for medtech. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03g_mJb0 #MedicalEconomics #HealthcareAI #MedicalDevices

Value-based care could reshape the future of women's health. In this article, Keith Berkle, MD, MBA, of Privia Health, explains why OB-GYN practices are well-positioned to benefit from VBC — and why it's time for payers and physicians to invest in the model. With rising maternal mortality and ongoing disparities in care, VBC tools like EHR integration, remote monitoring, and virtual platforms offer a more effective, patient-centered approach. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03gPJgX0 #MedicalEconomics #WomensHealth #ValueBasedCare #VBC

💬 "Radical transparency" in health care pricing isn't just a catchphrase — it could be a game-changer. In a new article, Sally Pipes of Pacific Research Institute explores what the Trump administration's pricing transparency push could mean for practices and patients. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03gPmvV0 #MedicalEconomics #RadicalTransparency #DrugPricing

"Asymmetric warfare" against physicians and patient care. That's how Neal K. Shah, of CareYaya Health Technologies and Counterforce Health, describes the rise in insurance claim denials. In this week's episode of Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast, Shah explains how AI-powered systems are being used by insurers to deny claims at scale — and how most physicians are underequipped to fight back. Shah's solution? Level the playing field with AI tools that automate appeals, cut denial-related revenue loss, and restore control to physicians and their patients. 🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03gNTqT0 Apple: https://hubs.li/Q03gNTYM0 Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q03gNWf40 #MedicalEconomics #OffTheChart #ClaimDenials #AI