Business of Medicine
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Malpractice 2017: Do we need reform?
Data show that malpractice claims have decreased twofold and insurance premiums are down, but experts say national reforms are still needed to...
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Five quick ways HHS Secretary Tom Price could change the course of health policy
These five actions would disrupt health policies currently in force.
Law & Medicine
Doctors, drug reps, and free speech
What impact have recent court decisions had on physicians’ freedom of speech rights?
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Senate confirms Price as HHS secretary
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Rep. Tom Price, MD, as secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services.
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Federal judge blocks merger between Anthem and Cigna
A federal judge has blocked health insurer Anthem from acquiring Cigna, ruling the merger would violate antitrust laws and stifle market...
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Increase in U.S. drug spending slowed in 2016
Increases in per-unit cost and utilization were both down last year, compared with 2015.
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HHS pick Price made ‘brazen’ trades while committee was under scrutiny
Health and Human Services secretary nominee Tom Price showed little restraint in his personal stock trading during the 3 years that federal...
News
Our new year’s resolutions
Resolve to improve your use of electronic health records to make your life easier in the coming year.
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Travel ban affects international medical meetings
International medical conference leaders say the travel ban imposed by President Trump that blocks immigrants of seven Muslim countries from...
Managing Your Practice
Estate planning
Use your birthday as a reminder to review your will and other aspects of estate planning.
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Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch as 9th Supreme Court justice
President Donald Trump has chosen Neil Gorsuch, a conservative judge who presides over Denver’s 10th Circuit, as his nominee for U.S. Supreme...