Business of Medicine
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Court halts rule requiring drug list pricing in advertising
Judge noted that the court understands what HHS wanted to do – but that it’s up to Congress to enact such a requirement.
From the Journals
Industry payments influence prescription choices
New research shows a link between industry payments by drug manufacturers to physicians and prescribing patterns for associated medications.
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FDA warning letters fall on Trump’s watch
The FDA sent 33% fewer warning letters during the Trump administration’s first 28 months, compared with Obama’s final 28 months.
Conference Coverage
Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
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Health care gets heated on Night 2 of the Democratic presidential debate
Sanders and Harris say they support abolishing private insurance under a single-payer health care system.
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Surprise billing legislation passes Senate committee
Physician and hospital groups oppose the mechanism to halt surprise billing in this consumer-friendly legislation.
Opinion
The 21st Century Cures Act: Tearing down fortresses to put patients first
“A fortress not only protects those inside of it, but it also enslaves them to work.”
– Anthony T. Hincks
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MedPAC to Congress: End “incident-to” billing
Access to care should not be affected by paying nurse practitioners and physician assistants 85% of the physician fee every time.
Latest News
Medicare may best Medicare Advantage at reducing readmissions
Editorialists provide reasons to exercise caution when interpreting the results.
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Trump administration seeks more health care cost details for consumers
A new executive order requires that hospitals and insurers give estimates to patients on out-of-pocket costs before they go into a hospital for...
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Patients concerned about clinician burnout
Survey results suggest caregivers “may be conveying signs of burnout to their patients without knowing it.”