How does U.S. primary care stack up? International research group examines Among high-income countries, U.S. adults were the second least likely to have a regular doctor or place to go for care, ahead of only Sweden, according to the Commonwealth Fund data. The majority of adults in all 11 countries reported having a regular doctor or place of care, but adults in the U.S. … [Read more...]

If status in medicine were determined by saving lives, primary care physicians would quickly re-ascend the hierarchy. By Dr. Robert Pearl In most professions, the pecking order is clear, even when there’s no formal designation.   Take pro football. Although nothing in the rulebook grants status or authority to certain players, everyone knows the starting … [Read more...]

By Linda Rouse O’Neill, Vice President, Supply Chain Policy and Executive Branch Relations, Health Industry Distributors Association Since December 2021, the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) has monitored delays in the healthcare supply chain. We’ve canvassed our member companies to get their first-hand experience in how their goods are moving by sea, by rail, … [Read more...]

As dedicated sales reps, Cardinal Health’s Jeff Ledbetter and Taylor Graffeo share a common goal to connect with their customers and provide the best possible solutions. When your solution impacts the medical care of thousands of patients, Jeff Ledbetter is adamant: “You need to get it right.” Fifteen years of sales experience and the support of some great mentors have … [Read more...]

Staying ahead of today’s trends will help you address your audience’s challenges as they occur. Your content is one of the most powerful tools for accomplishing this. Thankfully you don’t have to guess what those trends will be because experts have already shared some of the most valuable content marketing insights for healthcare manufacturers and other B2B companies. Today … [Read more...]

Survey: Pandemic creating far-reaching and negative impacts on those with chronic back or leg pain A new survey commissioned by Medtronic and conducted by public opinion research firm The Harris Poll, finds nearly half (44%) of current chronic back and leg pain sufferers have experienced care delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite 87% reporting that their pain has not … [Read more...]

They support the concept but not the proposed resolution process for payment disputes. The No Surprises Act of 2020 has gotten off to a rocky start since it went into effect on January 1. Few people oppose the concept, that is, protecting patients from receiving bigger-than-anticipated bills from their provider following a procedure, or totally unanticipated bills from … [Read more...]

Cancer survivors are growing in numbers, and increasingly, primary care physicians are accompanying them on their lifelong cancer journey. As of January 2019, there were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. That’s 5% of the population. The number was projected to increase to 22.2 million, by 2030, and to 26.1 million by 2040. The number of people expected to … [Read more...]

Retailers won’t give up their quest for primary-care market share. Neither will independent physician practices. Not long ago, big health systems appeared to be the biggest challenge for independent physician practices. And truth be told, they probably still are. A December 2021 study published in Health Affairs showed that from 2014 to 2018, hospital and health system … [Read more...]

The story of hepatitis c (HCV) in America has traditionally been a generational one. The Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964) was the first to be affected by HCV following its emergence in the 1940s, and initial discovery in the 1970s. The Boomer generation was also the first to be stigmatized by the virus. Not unlike the HIV epidemic, HCV has often been culturally associated … [Read more...]