Richard Payerchin

The top news stories in medicine today.

AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.

In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Because ‘no one in America should face financial ruin because of the outrageous cost of an unexpected medical emergency or a hospital stay,’ Sanders says.

Physicians must lead the charge for legislative changes that will help them treat rural patients disproportionately suffering from ill health.

Small Business Committee sympathetic to independent physician practices.

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Budget Committee hearing has testimony from experts, including leader of a primary care practice.

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Analysts explain potential for new billing codes that could give physicians more flexibility — and reimbursement — for remote monitoring programs.

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Pennsylvania study examines treatment before and after federal law regarding health insurance, Medicaid expansion.

Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.

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The top news stories in medicine today.

Following testimony in Senate, UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty appears before House oversight subcommittee.

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CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’

Testimony begins in Senate Finance Committee.

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Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.

Patients say they could not access urgent care when they needed it in the last year.

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HHS: More time needed to study potential effects of new rules for flavored tobacco products.

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations