In counties with more Black doctors, Black people live longer, ‘astonishing’ study finds
Black people in counties with more Black primary care physicians live longer, according to a…
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STAT+: Federal group studying surprise ambulance bills will finally meet — five months late
The federal committee in charge of finding ways to stop surprise billing from ground ambulances…
Opinion: ‘Internist’ is a confusing, outdated term. It’s time for a new name
When my children were young, they repeatedly asked, “Dad, what does ‘internal medicine’ mean?” The…
‘If we don’t, others will’: White House Covid adviser calls on doctors to combat a vacuum of medical information
WALTHAM, Mass. — The coordinator of the Biden administration’s Covid-19 response team called on doctors…
STAT+: Wary of changes to Medicare Advantage, health insurers put up a fight — and exaggerate the stakes
For the past two months, the health insurance industry has attempted to scare older adults…
‘It’s a universal experience’: Doctor who treats Boston’s homeless population on why community is vital to health
After 40 years at the helm of nonprofit Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program,…
Virtual Event: Can Tech Fix Primary Care?
Editor’s note: A livestream on the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
STAT+: Hospitals are not crumbling, Medicare experts tell Congress
Hospitals’ financial situations are not nearly as dire as industry groups are making them out…
Opinion: Ranked to fail: Does gatekeeping affect diversity in The Match?
For graduating medical students hoping to secure a residency training position — and that’s virtually…
STAT+: Many doctors spend their days battling insurers. Why do some go to work for ‘the dark side’?
Gastroenterologist Alin Botoman had been on hold for almost an hour. The drone of muzak…
Opinion: Physicians need — and should take — paternity leave
When my daughter was born, I was just a year out of fellowship training, working…
Study of pancreatitis surgery patients finds steady decline in survival and need for better addiction support
For some people with chronic pancreatitis, surgery is the only hope. The condition can cause…
Opinion: It’s time to retire ‘poor historian’ from clinicians’ vocabularies
Should we pity the “poor historian” — the individual or family member who can’t give…
Opinion: DEI policies won’t stop discrimination in hiring. That requires fighting unconscious bias
At least on paper, businesses and institutions have achieved equality through thoughtful diversity, equity, and…
STAT+: A different kind of ‘RAC’ subsidized hospitals’ labor during the pandemic
Hospitals have bemoaned rising employee expenses throughout the pandemic, as they’ve paid workers more to…
STAT+: Hip and knee replacements go better when performed by high-volume surgeons, new study finds
A new study underscores the importance of the adage “practice makes perfect,” especially when it…
The addiction crisis is causing a spike in endocarditis cases. Hospitals are struggling to respond
Increased injection drug use has led to a spike in cases of the life-threatening heart…
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STAT+: Hospitals gear up to expand market power, raise prices in 2023
SAN FRANCISCO — More than a dozen of the country’s large not-for-profit hospital systems descended…
STAT+: Loan repayment program seeks to bolster infectious disease field
As part of the $1.7 trillion government spending bill that President Biden signed late last…
STAT+: Medicare paves the way for CAR-T in doctors offices
WASHINGTON — Medicare officials have taken a step toward making a cutting-edge cancer treatment called…
Opinion: FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements could be a game changer for some physicians
The last two decades have been a period of declining economic influence for practicing physicians….
STAT+: Hospitals say peak labor costs are behind them
SAN FRANCISCO — Rising labor costs has been the main financial concern for hospitals over…
STAT+: Medicare Advantage-focused Oak Street, Agilon Health chart out growth at J.P Morgan
Senior-focused primary care providers Oak Street Health and Agilon Health used their stage time at…
STAT+: Study finds heavier reliance on nurse practitioners, physician assistants after private equity takeovers
A new study suggests physician practices acquired by private equity rely more heavily on advanced…
STAT+: The health care providers and insurers we’re watching at JPM23 — and why
Hospitals, health insurers, and other provider-related companies are returning in person to the J.P. Morgan…
STAT+: 3 trends to watch in hospitals and health insurance in 2023
For almost three years, hospitals and health insurers have been riding the waves of the…
STAT+: Providers seeking resolution of billing disputes under the No Surprises Act cause a major backlog of cases
Health care providers are swamping the government with billing disputes under the new law that…
STAT+: Biden admin shares ownership data for thousands of hospitals, improving transparency about private equity’s stake
Citing its commitment to transparency and promoting competition, the Biden administration on Tuesday released a…
From the World Cup to the Olympics, sports medicine is racing to improve how injuries are treated
Whether they’re in a World Cup match or an Olympic race, injuries can be devastating…
Opinion: The art of the ‘deceased note’: A physician grapples with documenting patients’ final moments
My grandmother died in the hospital, alone, the day after she was “found down” at…
STAT+: Nine in 10 health care companies with financial stress are owned by private equity
Almost 90% of the health care companies deemed to be under financial stress by a…
Opinion: Primary care physicians try to give their all — until they can’t. It’s time to flip the archetype to teamwork
My colleague, Skip, was the kind of primary care doctor I always wanted to be….
Opinion: If you think health care is dysfunctional now, just wait until after January 1
Doctors across the country, especially those in primary care, have been up in arms about…
Limits of ‘Fauci effect’: infectious disease applicants plummet, and hospitals are scrambling
Tulane University touted “the chance to train in a unique & wonderful city.” The University…
STAT+: The health insurer will see you now: How UnitedHealth is keeping more profits, as your doctor
Next year, UnitedHealth Group — one of the largest health care companies on the planet…
Opinion: Minimizing administrative harm: a key step to improving health care
Late on a Friday, I sit reviewing some of my patients’ old medical records instead…
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Opinion: Deans: Dump that USNWR ‘best medical school’ survey
Yale and Harvard Law Schools recently announced they would no longer participate in U.S. News…
‘Mass incarceration is one of the greatest health challenges of our time’: MacArthur ‘genius’ Emily Wang on building solutions
The U.S. has two separate health care systems: one for people who aren’t incarcerated, and…
STAT+: Patient groups push federal government to enforce health care price estimates
People don’t receive bills after going to a grocery store or a mechanic’s shop. They…
In country after country, primary care doctors report high burnout and degraded patient care
The increased stress doctors have faced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic is making some feel like…
Why doesn’t the U.S. have more Black doctors?
When LaShyra “Lash” Nolen was learning about how to recognize signs of Lyme disease in…
Opinion: Listen: The ‘First Opinion Podcast’ live from Boston: Jay Baruch returns
In a special event as part of STAT’s Open Doors initiative, the “First Opinion Podcast”…
STAT+: She was a celebrated oncologist. Why did she hide her breast cancer until it was too late?
When Barrett Rollins walked into the bathroom of his Beacon Hill home, he was stunned…
STAT+: With VillageMD investment, Cigna bets on value-based care for a younger, healthier crowd
These days, if you’re an insurer and you’re not buying into the health care provider…
Opinion: Violence against health care workers is on the rise. They deserve protection
There is no place for violence in civil society. Yet stabbings, shootings, threats and other…
Legal at one clinic, illegal at another: How abortion bans make gestational age even less precise
If you want to understand the fickleness of pregnancy and the American laws that regulate…
Opinion: Trying to quit my job as an ER doctor gave me reasons to stay
The morning was crisp and still dark as I sat in my car in the…
Health and science are on the ballot this election. Here’s what we’re watching
WASHINGTON — The midterm elections this year are centered on weighty topics: the economy looms…
STAT+: Medicare punts on quality rules for new type of rural hospital
Hospitals that decide to convert to a new type of rural provider won’t have to…
STAT+: Physicians rally to avert Medicare payment cuts
The federal government is officially reducing Medicare payments to physicians next year by 4.5%, but…