Business of Medicine
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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...
Conference Coverage
The challenges of contracting for value, not volume in prescription drugs
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Value-based drug contracting comes in a variety of forms, and they all have barriers to implementation.
Conference Coverage
Synchronizing refills saves money, improves outcomes
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Synchronizing medication refills resulted in higher adherence, fewer hospitalizations, and lower health care costs in a...
Conference Coverage
Expect some congressional action on drug prices, but not major reform
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – Congress seems most likely to pass narrow changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, according to Ross...
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Judge blocks Alabama abortion ban
Alabama’s measure prohibits abortion at every pregnancy stage and penalizes physicians with a Class A felony for performing an abortion.
Law & Medicine
‘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.