Medical Economics

12/18/2025

Earlier detection of heart failure could change everything — from outcomes to hospitalizations.

New study results show Ventric Health’s noninvasive Vivio System can accurately detect elevated LVEDP during a routine primary care visit, outperforming echocardiography and BNP tests.

The findings suggest a shift from reactive to proactive heart failure management may be within reach.

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Accurate detection of LVEDP could improve early detection of heart failure in primary care settings

12/18/2025

Employer-sponsored insurance is the backbone of U.S. coverage, but it’s becoming harder for patients to afford.

This guide breaks down a hidden cost shift driving an affordability crisis for working Americans, as premiums and deductibles rise faster than inflation and high-deductible plans become the norm in many states.

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A hidden cost shift is creating a new affordability crisis for patients

12/18/2025

Why do physicians leave even when they say they’re satisfied with their jobs?

In today's Off the Chart, CHG Healthcare's Bill Heller explains why engagement matters more than satisfaction, and what leaders can do to improve communication, trust and physician involvement in decisions that affect daily work.

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12/17/2025

Physicians can feel isolated even in the busiest clinical settings, and the consequences are serious.

A new study links social isolation among doctors to higher burnout, lower workplace satisfaction and increased suicidal ideation, especially among women and early-career physicians.

Researchers say low-cost, scalable interventions can help.

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Interventions exist that could improve teamwork and on-the-job connections, researchers say.

12/17/2025

Patients may be booking care online, but what they want in the exam room hasn’t changed.

A new report from Zocdoc shows patients still overwhelmingly prefer in-person visits, familiar physicians and personal connection, even as AI and digital tools shape the front end of care.

Speed matters. Trust matters more.

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Patients are using digital tools to find care but still prioritize human connection once they get there.

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Medical school enrollment hit a record high in 2025.

New AAMC findings show applications rebounding, women continuing to make up the majority of students, and persistent challenges around representation and socioeconomic diversity.

Here’s what the numbers reveal about the future of medicine.

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Key numbers and trends from the AAMC’s latest medical school enrollment and applicant data.

12/16/2025

Revenue loss in primary care often isn’t caused by complex coding errors — it’s driven by everyday habits.

This slideshow breaks down 7 common documentation and coding mistakes that quietly reduce legitimate reimbursement, even in compliant practices.

Learn where revenue may be slipping away, and how to fix it.

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Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can reduce legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.

12/16/2025

The FDA has cleared an enhanced version of Bluewind Medical's Revi wearable for urgency urinary incontinence — advancing implantable tibial neuromodulation therapy.

Clinical data show strong outcomes, high patient satisfaction and a safety profile designed for long-term use.

Here’s what the update means for urology and chronic condition management.

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BlueWind Medical's Revi wearable for urinary incontinence offers effective, user-friendly therapy that boosts patient satisfaction and long-term relief.

12/16/2025

E/M coding impacts more than reimbursement — it affects documentation accuracy, compliance and how physician work is valued.

This guide breaks down today’s E/M rules, common pitfalls and where physicians may be undercoding or risking audits as guidelines continue to evolve.

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Understanding documentation, accuracy, and compliance

12/15/2025

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing Epic Systems of monopolizing the EHR market, harming patient care and blocking competition. The suit also alleges Epic’s practices interfere with parental access to children’s medical records in violation of Texas law.

Epic denies the claims, saying access decisions are made by health systems, not the company.

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Lawsuit filed over parental access to children’s medical records piles on allegations of anticompetitive behavior by Epic.

12/15/2025

Do you get paid for the complexity of primary care?

Medicare’s G2211 add-on code recognizes the real work behind long-term, complex patient relationships, and could mean an extra financial boost for your practice.

This guide breaks down how G2211 works, what documentation you need and how to use it compliantly without raising red flags.

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How to get paid for continuing relationships with patients who have complex, serious conditions.