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06/05/2026

KFF explores how health spending varies across the U.S. population. In any given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. In 2023, nearly half of all health spending came from 5% of the U.S. population. Those in the top 5% spent an average of $72,918 on health care annually; while those in the top 1% spent an average of $150,467 per year:

In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’ health status – and thus their need to access and utilize healthcare – varies over the course o...

05/28/2026

Hospitalist medicine is growing—but so is legal risk. New insights suggest a rise in lawsuits involving hospitalists, driven in part by rapid expansion of the field and increasing private equity involvement. As care models evolve, concerns are emerging around oversight, continuity of care, and liability. For clinicians, the trend highlights the importance of clear communication, thorough documentation, and awareness of shifting practice structures.

Malpractice claims against hospitalists highest of any specialty.

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

WalletHub's new ranking shows the 10 worst states for physicians in 2026, where high living costs, expensive malpractice insurance, and crowded markets are making it harder to succeed.

High costs of living, expensive malpractice insurance and crowded physician markets push several Northeastern states and the District of Columbia to the bottom of WalletHub's annual ranking.

05/14/2026

AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. Before signing with an AI vendor, practices should carefully review issues like liability, data ownership, HIPAA compliance, and exit terms. In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, the vendor agreement may be the most important risk management document your practice signs.

AI adoption in physician practices is accelerating. The contracts, however, often get less scrutiny than the sales pitch.

05/09/2026

A new KFF poll suggests that health costs continue to top the public’s list of affordability worries, even as concerns about gas prices have risen in recent weeks. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of adults are worried about being able to afford health care costs, on par with the share who now worry about gas and transportation costs (64%) and outranking other economic concerns.

This KFF poll finds that health care costs continue to top the public’s list of affordability worries, even as concerns about gas prices have risen in recent weeks, with two-thirds of the public expressing worry over affording health care costs.

05/04/2026

AI scribes promise faster notes and less burnout, but they can also trigger HIPAA, consent, and Medicare compliance risks. This explains what physicians and practice leaders need to consider before adopting AI documentation tools.
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04/28/2026

Telehealth is now a key access point for older Medicare patients. New data from Annals of Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, and Michigan Medicine IHPI show 1 in 6 Medicare beneficiaries use virtual visits for mental health care and for chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

One in 6 Medicare beneficiaries used virtual visits for essential care from 2021-2023.

04/23/2026

Hiring challenges in health care aren’t easing in 2026. A new forecast from GoodTime's 2026 Hiring Insights Report shows talent shortages, slower hiring cycles, and onboarding inefficiencies remain top concerns for health care leaders.

Trends from last year continue to make it difficult to hire staff in 2026.