Business of Medicine
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Trump administration proposes changes to HHS, FDA
The action is part of a sweeping reform proposal, issued June 21, aimed at bringing more operational efficiency to the federal government as a...
From the Journals
Trump support high in counties with chronic opioid use
Policy to abate the opioid crisis must go beyond the medical model to incorporate socioenvironmental disadvantage factors and health behaviors.
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HHS’s Azar teases changes to APMs
“We genuinely want to revolutionize how health care is paid for ... in an outcome-based, health-based, non-procedure-, non-sickness-based way.”
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Administration eases way for small businesses to buy insurance in bulk
The result could be higher premiums for plans obtained through the Affordable Care Act online marketplaces.
Conference Coverage
Do free meals to physicians affect opioid prescribing?
SAN DIEGO – Physicians who received 1 free meal made about 150 opioid claims; those who received more than 10 made more than 700 claims.
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Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
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6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...
Law & Medicine
‘Captain of the ship’ doctrine
Under the “Captain of the Ship” doctrine, physicians may face growing liability risks from their assistants’ negligence.
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Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
States’ online reporting systems represent potential barrier to many recipients.
Opinion
Stop extending credit
No business owner in his or her right mind allows customers to take away goods or services without paying for them; but doctors do it every day....
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DOJ won’t defend ACA from lawsuit challenging constitutionality
The outcome of a pending lawsuit could have a major impact on health care coverage in the United States.