Pandemic Medical Misinformation Has Not Prompted Disciplinary Action, Study Reveals
Little action has been taken by state medical boards against clinicians who spread unsubstantiated claims about COVID-19, vaccines, or other pandemic-related topics.
Clinician Recommendation is Still the Best Way to get Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Shots into Arms
"Start Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season," an AMA-CDC joint webinar, reminds clinicians that the influence is in their hands and offers tips on how to use it.
Could Prior Authorization Work Win its Own CPT Code?
A CPT code for time spent petitioning insurance companies to approve patient prescriptions has been proposed before; sentiment was not unanimous.
13 Reasons Patients Give for Not Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Reasons for not getting a COVID-19 booster ranged from worry about taking time off to believing it won't add any additional protection from infection.
New Primary Care Residencies Have Yet to Reach Rural Areas
Despite approved funding and a mandate to CMS to create 1000 new residency slots in "primary care health professional shortage areas," progress is extremely slow.
Antiobesity Medications Would be Covered by Medicare Under the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act"
HHS: Moving is Good Medicine for Adults aged 65 Years and Older
Less than 15% of US adults in the population aged 65 years and older achieve recommended weekly levels of physical activity and strengthening, according to HHS.
USPSTF: Screen Adults for Depression, Anxiety, Suicide Risk in Primary Care
Primary care clinicians should screen all adults for the 3 mental health conditions to ensure timely referral for appropriate treatment.
Social Media is a Mental Health Hazard for Nation's Youth, Surgeon General Says
The AAFP and other national medical groups endorsed the warning from Surgeon General Murthy that social media is fueling the mental health crisis among young Americans.
Professional Societies, Concerned Clinicians Create Guides to Navigate Burnout
The AHRQ, Mayo Clinic, AMA, and National Academy of Medicine each recommend actions steps for all organizational levels to help build more supportive environments.
Sanofi Third Insulin Maker to Announce Price Reductions Across Brands
Sanofi is the third key insulin maker to announce reductions in the cost of its products, joining other giants Eli Lilly and Co and Novo Nordisk.
Novo Nordisk Announces 2024 Price Cut for Insulin Products
The announcement follows by 2 weeks a similar plan from Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as the Biden administration touts effects of new laws on drug prices.
New National Scorecard Gives US Subpar Marks for Support of Primary Care
For a health care systems that is " wildly out of balance and in critical need of reform,” the tracking tool can benchmark and measure change over time.
AAFP: National Plan Needed to Transition Out of COVID Public Health Emergency
The AAFP wants assurances in policies to avoid disruptions for doctors and patients even though HHS says it plans to preserve some flexibilities.
She Treats Long COVID and Got it Herself: This Physiatrist Advocates for Federal Research and Patient Support
Physiatrist Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, highlights the state of long COVID management in the US and says primary care is crucial in diagnosing and treating the new condition.
Dementia: New Screening Tool to be Evaluated in Primary Care
The NIH has awarded $11 million for evaluation of a 5-minute, largely visual screening test for dementia intended for use in primary care practice.
Brush up on RSV: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Respiratory syncytial virus is an age-old winter foe that could affect many of your patients this year. Take a minute and scan these facts for a refresher.
Survey Finds Physician Morale Sinking as Staffing, Administrative Challenges Mount
Physician morale continues to sink as staffing challenges and administrative burdens increase with primary care seeing "devastating effects."
From One Primary Care Physician to Another: Thank You
A small-town physician offers words of encouragement to his peers.
All Health Care Professionals Can Support One Another's Mental Health, Expert Says
Not every physician has to be a mental health expert to assist their colleagues, staff, and patients in improving their mental well-being. Just start the conversation.
CDC: Suicide Rate Up in 2021, Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk
The numbers drive up concern but do not provide context for this very complex issue, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
USPSTF: Primary Care Clinicians Should Screen Adults for Anxiety, Depression
USPSTF's draft statement is the first it has issued recommending primary care screening for adults younger than 65 who do not have signs or symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Primary Care Clinician-Patient Face Time Trending Down, Treatment Inequities Continue to Rise
US face time with primary care clinicians has decreased by 10% since 2005 along with number of visits. A new study looks closely at trends in the physician-patient encounter.
HHS: Monkeypox Vaccine Production to Begin in the US as Cases Surpass 14 000
Federal officials have announced an agreement between Jynneos manufacturer Bavarian Nordic and a Michigan-based drug maker to "fill and finish" US-owned doses.
CDC Director Announces Broad Agency Restructuring Following External Review
The CDC's COVID-19 pandemic response was cited as a key factor driving plans to increase the agency's responsiveness and accountability.
Monkeypox Declared US Public Health Emergency by HHS
Monkeypox will now be treated as a public health emergency in the US where the outbreak has become the largest in the world, according to authorities.
Nonopioid Prescriptions for Pain Increased After 2016 CDC Guidelines Set Limits on Narcotics
A new study describes growth in prescribing of over-the-counter analgesics and other nonopioid treatments for chronic pain in the 3 years following the CDC guideline.
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe v Wade Abortion Ruling
The vote to render abortion illegal at the federal level means states will now govern abortion rules, which could lead to abortion being outlawed in half the country.
Juul Ban Prompts Praise from Physician Organizations
The FDA ban yesterday on Juul vaping devices and nicotine e-liquid pods drew praise from the American Medical Association, American Thoracic Society, American Lung Association, among others.
Monkeypox: ACP Urges Primary Care to Understand the Threat, Prepare to Address the Risk
The American College of Physicians released guidance on how health care practitioners should deal with possible infections.
