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ACA: How would you improve it?
If you could change one thing about the ACA, what would it be?
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House leaders ‘came up short’ in effort to kill Obamacare
Despite days of intense negotiations and last-minute concessions to win over wavering GOP conservatives and moderates, House Republican leaders...
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Gorsuch keeps cards close during nomination hearing
During his marathon confirmation hearing, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch remained tight-lipped about how he may rule on major health care...
Conference Coverage
OpenNotes: Patient engagement with low physician hassle
ORLANDO – Prior to the pilot, physicians expected OpenNotes to lengthen patient visits and extend the time needed to write/edit/dictate notes....
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Foreign doctors may lose U.S. jobs after visa program suspension
Starting April 3, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily suspending expedited processing of H-1B visas, a primary route used by...
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GAO to launch investigation of FDA’s Orphan Drug program
Acting on a request from three influential U.S. senators, the government’s accountability arm confirmed that it will investigate potential abuses...
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Trump’s promise to rein in drug prices could open floodgate to importation laws
With prescription drug prices soaring and President Donald Trump vowing to take action, an old idea is gaining fresh traction: allowing Americans...
Law & Medicine
Update on malpractice trends
Are malpractice claims really on the decline? And how much protection do apology laws actually provide physicians?
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Trump administration floats 18% budget cut to HHS
The White House’s proposed federal budget would gut funding for the Cancer Moonshot, BRAIN Initiative, and 21st Century Cures.
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By The Numbers: Trump’s choice for FDA chief is versatile, entrenched in Pharma
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration has deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry as a consultant, investor, and...
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Senate confirms Verma as CMS administrator
The Senate confirmed Ms. Verma’s nomination on the evening of March 13 by a vote of 55 to 43.