Business of Medicine
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A third of serious malpractice claims due to diagnostic error
Diagnosis errors are a top cause for medical malpractice cases associated with patient death or permanent disability, an analysis finds.
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Appeals court may strike down ACA
Appeals judges appeared doubtful during oral arguments that the Affordable Care Act should survive without the law's signature insurance mandate...
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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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‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate
Health care dominated early on June 26, with candidates using questions about the economy to take aim at pharmaceutical and insurance companies....
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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.