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The election’s impact on health care: Some bellwether races to watch
Here are three big health issues that could be dramatically affected by Tuesday’s vote.
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With midterm elections near, PhRMA continues to spend
Group’s lobbying efforts keep it on top of the health sector in terms of spending.
Coding
Practice Expense–Only Codes: No Physician Work, No Sweat
Billing same-day procedures and evaluation and management services is under close scrutiny by insurers. Understanding performance and...
Med Tech Report
Where to go with wearables
First and foremost, providers need confidence in the accuracy of the monitoring equipment, and, thus far, that accuracy has been questionable.
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With one hand, administration boosts ACA marketplaces, weakens them with another
Both efforts play into the parallel narratives dominating the bitter political debate over the ACA.
Under My Skin
Cancer and conference calls
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Trump scheme for Part B drugs raises red flags
Doctors raise concerns that past mistakes will recur or access issues will increase.
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Experts: Kavanaugh may have lasting impact on health care
With the addition of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts say state abortion rights may diminish and pieces of the federal...
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Booming economy helps flatten Medicaid enrollment and limit costs, states report
Medicaid covers about 20% of U.S. residents and accounts for nearly one-sixth of health care expenditures. Nearly half of enrollees are children...
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Study: Problems persist with APMs
Concerns reported in 2014 persisted into 2018 and were joined by new concerns over the pace of change and complexity as well as issues with two-...
Cold Iron Truth
The compounding struggle continues. Write now to help your patients
Do not be naive. This is a national scope of practice issue that could determine how physicians can use medications in their offices.