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Proposal to change Part B drug WAC-based reimbursement draws criticism
The ACR, ASCO, AMA, and others argued against the proposal in comments to CMS.
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New AAP policy statement addresses teen driver risks
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Is CMS becoming more open to PTAC recommendations?
Doctors have been puzzled as to why federal health officials have yet to approve a physician-developed APM under QPP.
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Medicare gets input on revamping Part B drug program
Medicare officials are seeking input on how to revamp their competitive acquisition plan for Part B drugs.
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Produce and promises
Any barrier between the patient and the physician is bad, and two or three barriers makes things logarithmically worse.
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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t...
Law & Medicine
Johnson v. Monsanto: Roundup and product liability
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Decline of infant walker–related injuries continues
The 2010 federal mandatory safety standard is one part of a larger picture.
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Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
Experts explain when to take disruptive behavior to human resources or the medial executive committee (or both) and the pros and cons of each path...
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Physician burnout singes patient safety
And stroke guidelines set a higher thrombectomy bar.
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How to screen for, manage FASD in a medical home
This AAP clinical report offers guidance in management of FASD children after the diagnosis, and accessing community resources.