Practice Management
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Reaction: Poor methodology mars malpractice study
The American Medical Association and other physician advocates are criticizing the methodology behind a medical malpractice study that bases its...
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Medicare to cover HSCT in approved clinical trials for myeloma, myelofibrosis, sickle cell disease
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Study: Pay one malpractice claim, expect second
Physicians who have paid a malpractice claim are more likely to pay another one. Could the findings lead to an intervention to help stem this tide...
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Consensus document issued on hematology research priorities for Europe
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CMS releases applications, instructions for 2015 meaningful use hardship exemptions
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Patient records requests: New regs clarify physician responsibilities
Physicians are now required under HIPAA to fulfill patient requests for records. Here’s what you need to do to comply with the new federal...
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CMS: IT changes are coming, but not here yet
“The approach to meaningful use under MACRA won’t happen overnight,” according to CMS leaders. “We encourage you to look for the MACRA regulations...
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DME: New prior authorization requirements could up the ‘hassle factor’
Experts recommend knowing what durable medical equipment you routinely prescribe and learning now what documentation suppliers will need. Also,...
Law & Medicine
Law & Medicine: Health care costs and defensive medicine
How widespread is the practice of defensive medicine among U.S. physicians, and what effect does it have on the nation’s health care costs?