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Innovation
MDLIVE Launches Virtual Primary Care Platform; Cigna Will Offer Patients Virtual Annual Wellness ScreeningsVirtual care is making the leap from urgent care to primary care, a move that could lead to lower cost...
Finance
One Medical Lays Out Potential Risks Ahead of IPOThe primary care startup filed for an initial public offering shortly after the New Year.
Finance
Physician Groups Cautious About Medicare's 'Primary Care First' Payment ModelLots of analysis needed to figure out whether to sign up, they say.
Clinical Care
Half of U.S. Adults Obese by 2030?Severe obesity also projected to be more common, affecting nearly 25% of the population in 25 states.
Strategy
CMS Releases Details on 2021 Direct Contracting ModelsThe agency published an RFA that outlines how the global and professional options will work.
Clinical Care
Two PTAC Members Quit in FrustrationIn 3 years, 16 recommendations offered to CMS and none accepted.
Clinical Care
New Survey Casts Doubt on Severity of Physician ShortageMost patients are not struggling to schedule new visits with generalists and specialists, new survey finds.
Clinical Care
Geisinger Offers Debt-free Primary Care Medical SchoolProgram offered for medical students who'll commit to primary care at the Pennsylvania-based health system after graduating.
Clinical Care
Walmart, Doctor on Demand Join Forces in Primary Care Telemedicine DealWalmart employees and their dependents in three states will have access to primary care and behavioral health visits with just...
Snooze You Can Use: California Legislates More Sleep For Better Health
A new California law mandates later start times for most students: no earlier than 8 a.m. in middle school and...
Strategy
CMS Delays Primary Care First Model Rollout to 2021CMS says the additional time will be used to evaluate stakeholder feedback.
Clinical Care
Number of Certified Physician Assistants SurgingThe number of physician assistants who received certification reached its highest annual mark in 2018.