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Hospital care unaffected by quality payments, GAO finds
Medicare’s quality incentive program for hospitals, which provides bonuses and penalties based on performance, has not led to demonstrated...
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Charging patients for electronic health records: advice for providers
A draft of proposals by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology aims to help providers determine how much to...
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Poll finds overwhelming support for Medicare coverage of end-of-life talks
In a survey of 1,202 adults by the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 80% supported coverage by the government or insurers for planning discussions...
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Physicians face telemedicine payment challenges
While insurance coverage for telemedicine is growing, experts say getting paid remains one of the largest challenges.
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CMS to test new Part D medication therapy management model
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FDA to include patient opinions in device regulation
A new FDA advisory committee will give patients the opportunity to provide their views on medical devices.
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ICD-10: Feds tout resources available for Oct. 1 switch
CMS is on track for a smooth transition to ICD-10 on Oct. 1, officials say.
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More expanded drug indications approved on less rigorous evidence
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Medicolegal aspects of sleep apnea
Can third parties sue physicians for injuries arising out of failure to diagnose, treat, or warn when patients have obstructive sleep apnea?
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IOM report: Teamwork key to reducing medical diagnostic errors
Reversing current trends in medical diagnostic errors will require better medical teamwork, training, and computer systems, according to a new...
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Pioneer ACOs cut out low-value care
Key clinical point: The Medicare Pioneer ACO program was associated with modest reductions in low-value services that provide minimal clinical...