Medical Economics

“I feel like David vs. Goliath… but that fight is for patients.” @AmerMedicalAssn President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., shares how surviving a brain tumor reshaped his mission. 🎧 Part 1 of our conversation is live now! 📅 Part 2 drops Monday! Listen: hubs.li/Q03yQ7DL0

Medicare Advantage now covers over 54% of beneficiaries, but lawmakers raised red flags: ⏳ Prior auths delays 💸 Higher taxpayer cost than traditional Medicare ⚠️ Concerns over coding, incentives Hearing on July 24, 2025 pushed for reform. Read more: hubs.li/Q03yPR-q0

UnitedHealth is under DOJ investigation over Medicare Advantage billing. 🧾 Risk scores questioned 👨‍⚕️ Diagnoses added without MDs 📉 $UNH down Big consequences for MA plans. Read more: hubs.li/Q03yPQ8r0

The FDA’s new AI tool, Elsa, is here — but critics say it may be too soon. Accuracy concerns and transparency gaps remain. Read more: hubs.li/Q03yLp840 #MedicalEconomics #AI #HealthTech #FDA #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence

It’s Friday-eve 🎉 Time to make tomorrow a morale win for your staff. 💡6 small ways to end the week on a high note, via @PhysiciansPract: hubs.li/Q03yLm2k0 #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice #PrivatePractice #PracticeManagement #StaffWellness

🧪 Thimerosal is now gone from all U.S. childhood vaccines, per @HHSGov. It’s a final step in a decades-long phaseout and a win for anti-vaccine advocates. Vaccine supporters say studies found no evidence of harmful effects from thimerosal. Read more: hubs.li/Q03yLlQM0

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Eingun James Song, MD, FAAD provides his expertise on atopic dermatitis in "The Topical Shift: Transforming Atopic Dermatitis Treatment in Primary Care." Check out topics like AD severity, topical corticosteroids, and more. #atopicdermatitis #skinhealth hubs.li/Q03t2Cxp0

120 M+ Americans lack adequate health care access — many in “medical deserts” with few providers or long travel times. Practices can help by: 📶 Expanding telehealth 🗂️ Tracking provider locations 🔗 Connecting patients to alternate sites Read more: hubs.li/Q03yvJtc0

Under pressure? These 5 mindset tips can help physicians stay grounded — even on the hardest days. 📈 Reframe stress 🧠 Lean on community 🏆 Celebrate the small wins More from @PhysiciansPract: hubs.ly/Q03yvB5c0 #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice #BurnoutPrevention

A 12‑month RCT with 901 adults shows iPhone + Apple Watch digital asthma support improved ACT scores by 4.6 pts vs 1.8 pts format‐controls. Boosts med adherence & productivity but less lift in African American patients — highlight equity by design 🔁 🔗hubs.li/Q03yvrBr0

The rate of physicians leaving traditional Medicare has doubled since 2010, led by PCPs and solo docs. New @JAMAHealthForum data shows burnout, low pay and post-pandemic pressures are driving exits. Read more: hubs.li/Q03ydmxK0 #MedicalEconomics #Medicare #PrimaryCare

What’s your take on EHR performance? We’re gathering feedback from physicians, admins and clinical leaders. Your voice matters. Take the survey and enter to win 1 of 5 $20 Amazon gift cards! hubs.li/Q03yjM9F0 #EHR #DigitalHealth

Tech upgrades ≠ automatic wins. Avoid surprise costs, shady contracts & bad demos. Use these 6 rules from @PhysiciansPract to protect your practice before the next big buy. 🖱️ hubs.li/Q03ydgb40 #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice #HealthTech #EHR #PracticeManagement

📄 CMS just dropped its 2026 Medicare OPPS/ASC rule. ☑️ Site neutrality ☑️ Payment changes ☑️ More outpatient flexibility Catch the key takeaways in our new slideshow. ⬇️ hubs.li/Q03ycT0W0 #MedicalEconomics #Medicare2026 #CMSRule #PhysicianReimbursement #OutpatientCare

Which medical practice software gets the best reviews overall? Find out which 5 tools small business users rate highest for satisfaction. This free guide shares the ratings and real feedback you need to choose with confidence. hubs.li/Q03vvtSZ0

Make sure to view our Primary View series on menopause and VMS treatment! With 8 informative episodes including new VMS therapies, the importance of educating patients, and more, you won’t want to miss it! #VMScare #menopause hubs.li/Q03s_vnv0

Patients trust you less when you mention AI — even for admin work, says a new JAMA study. Empathy, trust and booking intent all fell. The message? Use AI if you want, but explain why. Read more: hubs.li/Q03y1w4v0 #MedicalEconomics #PatientTrust #MedicalMarketing #AI

Missed eligibility checks. Lax follow-up. Leaky collections. This slideshow from @PhysiciansPract has 9 simple ways to tighten your revenue cycle — no new hires needed. Check it out 👇 hubs.li/Q03y1vFM0 #MedicalEconomics #PhysiciansPractice #MedicalBilling #RCM

In this week's Off the Chart, we sat down with Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., (@PresAmerMed) president of the @AmerMedicalAssn, to talk about advocacy, equity and what it's like going from physician to patient. 🎧 Part one of our two-part interview is live now: hubs.li/Q03y1lN20