Business of Medicine
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Tennessee’s Medicaid block grant proposal could have deep impacts
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee is requesting the federal government convert the state's Medicaid financing into a $7.9 billion lump sum.
Conference Coverage
AAFP Congress adopts resolutions on physician privileges, medical education, employee benefits
PHILADELPHIA – The Reference Committee on Education recommended a few of their heavily debated resolutions be referred to the AAFP board.
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
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NICUs admitting more normal-weight newborns
“The number of newborns [admitted] has remained relatively stable” in recent decades, but the number of NICUs and neonatologists has increased.
Law & Medicine
Labeling of medication warnings
Issuing timely warnings regarding medical products promotes patient safety, and the law appears to place the major onus on the manufacturer.
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Legislators disagree on new drug-pricing proposal
New legislation by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would require Medicare to negotiate drug prices with manufacturers.
From the Journals
Automatic reenrollment helps keep people insured
Losing the automatic enrollment option was associated with a 30% drop in enrollment.
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Business case for interoperability remains elusive
Dr. Robert Bart sees efforts to bring ownership of health data to the individual and a clearer definition of health IT standards as important...
The Optimized Doctor
Mid-career advice
You’ve arrived at an important milestone when someone asks you to give a grand rounds titled ... “Mid-Career Advice.” Yes, I’ve been asked.
...From the Journals
Most practices not screening for five social needs
The majority of the overall screening activity was driven by interpersonal violence screenings.
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States pass record number of laws to reel in drug prices
Measures include authorizing imported prescription drugs, screening for excessive price increases by drug companies, and establishing oversight...