Practice Management
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Drug spending driving up Part B premiums and deductibles
“These higher costs have a ripple effect and result in higher Part B premiums and deductibles.”
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DACA lands before Supreme Court
Physician organizations argue that access to health care would be demeaned if DACA-affected doctors and trainees were forced to leave the United...
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MIPS, E/M changes highlight 2020 Medicare fee schedule
Coding and administrative changes should save clinicians 2.3 million hours per year, according to CMS.
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Court blocks immigration health insurance rule
A district judge has temporarily blocked an order by President Trump that would make health insurance or the ability to pay a requirement for...
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President to nominate oncologist to lead FDA
President Trump has indicated his intent to nominate Stephen Hahn, MD, as FDA Commissioner.
From the Journals
Religious vaccination exemptions may be personal belief exemptions in disguise
A new study examines how rates of religious exemptions for vaccination differ when personal belief exemptions are available and what happens when...
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Premiums down slightly for 2020 plans on HealthCare.gov
While the 2020 premiums are down, compared with 2019, they are significantly higher than they were in 2016, according to a report from the Centers...
Opinion
‘Time lost is brain lost’
The plaintiff will typically be disqualified from offering medical testimony, unless there is “common knowledge.”
From the Journals
Demeaning patient behavior takes emotional toll on physicians
Deciding how or whether to respond was often dictated by the level of support from colleagues, a professional responsibility to peers.
Conference Coverage
CMS has plan if ACA overturned in court; Verma silent on details
The hearing before the House Ways & Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee followed a partisan pattern.