ACP policy update 2025: How cuts to HHS could impact physicians and patients

Brian Outland, PhD, director of regulatory affairs at the American College of Physicians, breaks down the practical consequences of a massive reorganization underway at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — including a 20,000-person workforce …

Michigan public health leaders, physicians urge routine vaccines

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Public health leaders and physicians in Michigan urge families to stay up to date on routine vaccinations as cases of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks rise. In a press conference on Thursday morning, Michigan health officials …

Moline doctor is one of many physicians for Team USA skiing and snowboarding

Dr. Thomas Vongillern has been working for ORA Orthopedics since 1981. When he's not working, he's hitting the slopes and helping athletes at the Olympic level. Author: wqad.com Published: 5:39 PM CDT April 24, 2025 Updated: 5:39 PM CDT April 24, …

Prior authorization: How it evolved, why it burdens physicians and patients, and the promise of AI

Prior authorization has morphed from a cost-control checkpoint into one of medicine’s biggest choke points. Doctors now juggle an average of 43 authorization requests a week—about 12 staff hours that could be spent on patient care, an American Medical …

The risks of teen drinking and the role of family medicine physicians

Teen alcohol use is far more common, and far more consequential, than many family practitioners realize. According to recent surveys, nearly one in three high school students report drinking alcohol and over 13% report binge drinking within the past month. …

Royal College of Physicians welcomes first Asian president

DR MUMTAZ PATEL has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), which represents 40,000 members around the world. Born in Lancashire to Indian migrant parents, Patel is a consultant nephrologist who is based in Manchester. …

AI-powered diagnostics: What physicians need to know about artificial intelligence diagnosing patients

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care, and one of the most promising areas of innovation is diagnostics. From reading medical images to flagging abnormalities in lab results, AI tools are helping clinicians make faster, more accurate …

Patients seek new primary care doctors after North Quabbin Family Physicians closes

ATHOL — Local health care providers have been swamped with people seeking new primary care doctors following North Quabbin Family Physicians’ closure two months ago. Allison van der Velden, CEO of the Community Health Center of Franklin County, said her …

Digital health and AI empower patients and physicians toward longevity

Physicians divided over patient choice in biologics vs biosimilars

China’s physicians expressed the highest support amongst surveyed countries. Physician attitudes toward patient involvement in choosing between biologics and biosimilars differ widely across global healthcare markets, according to GlobalData. The report …