HealthcareNOW Radio wishes you a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July! Here are some tips and advice to celebrate and enjoy the holiday while still adhering to medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy. Happy Independence Day!
The American Medical Association House of Delegates convened recently at its Annual Meeting to adopt new policies aimed at strengthening medical education and bolstering the future physician workforce. The new policies include efforts to address medical student and physician burnout, support trainees during licensure exams, and advocate for physician-led care.
CMS is expanding access to vital care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities by approving Medicaid State Plan Amendments in several states. Indian Health Service and Tribal clinics in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming are now authorized to provide Medicaid clinic services beyond the physical clinic site, including in homes, schools, and other appropriate community locations.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five is dedicated to helping raise awareness and inspire action to support the fight against the disease.
The American Medical Association (AMA) gathered physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates, held in June every year, to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics. We have highlighted some of the policies and outcomes from this year’s meeting.
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Dr. Scott, an otolaryngologist from Kentucky, highlighted the broken Medicare physician payment system, out of control prior authorization, and an epidemic of physician burnout – pillars of the AMA’s Why We Fight campaign – while also touting immediate remedies required.
June is Men’s Health Month. This week’s Friday Five shares facts and statistics pertaining to men’s health, what men can do to improve their physical and mental health, preventative measures they can take and even some tips from the NBA on how to improve their health today.
Physicians reported that inadequate payment rates, costly resources, and burdensome regulatory and administrative requirements are longstanding and important drivers of this change.
The MedTech Breakthrough Awards recognize the top companies, people, platforms and products in the health, fitness and medical technology industries today. Some winners include InterSystems, MDClone, TrustCommerce, Peerbridge Health, Xsolis, CliniComp, Yosi Health, TeleVox, AccurKardia, Waystar, and more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five provides online mental health assessments, a nonprofit working to reduce physician burnout, resources to help you better understand mental health and support those who may be struggling.