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June brings increase in health care employment, but figures still lower than before pandemic

HHS to lead campaign with Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission for access and accurate information.

Physicians groups urge fuller integration of behavioral health, primary care

Ambulatory health, hospitals, home health care, nursing facilities all post gains.

Feds net $5 billion in health care fraud judgments, settlements last year

Stress created by COVID-19 pandemic strengthens need for “whole-person care,” they say

Feds net $5 billion in health care fraud judgements, settlements last year

Another year, another proposed fee schedule cut from Uncle Sam

HHS, Department of Justice lead investigations of fraud and abuse.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 8, 2022

Proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule cuts conversion factor by 4.42%, meaning lower pay for treating Medicare patients

Medicare Advantage plans not much of an advantage for diabetes patients

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North Korean hackers are cybersecurity threat to U.S. health care organizations, feds say

Diabetes patients with a Medicare Advantage plan had poorer health than those on fee-for-service plans

2 in 5 Americans don’t understand common health insurance terminology

“Maui” ransomware is not about booking a Hawaiian getaway.

FDA expands Paxlovid prescription authority to pharmacists to combat COVID-19

Survey shows that most Americans struggle to identify common acronyms and terminology.

Remote patient monitoring programs could reduce COVID-related hospitalizations

Oral antiviral pills may help adults and children avoid hospitalization and death.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 7, 2022

Study finds RPM associated with shorter hospital stays, less intensive care use

Malpractice rates on the rise

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Age discrimination may be taking toll on health of older adults across U.S.

Survey from MGMA shows majority of doctors saw an increase since 2020

JUUL e-cigarettes ban on hold, but FDA still not allowing sales

Study examines links between physical and mental health and experiences with ageism.

Five value-based care strategies for leveraging patient data

Regulatory agency’s “marketing denial order” moves to court.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 6, 2022

Clinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients

Medical groups criticize Supreme Court ruling on EPA power over air quality

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July 2nd 2022

AMA, ATS, other organizations advocated for regulation over “global threat” of climate change.

AI moves one step closer to taking your job

Teaching health centers score $155M in grants for resident training in primary care

AI does just as well as doctors when it comes to predicting postoperative complications

Supreme Court abortion ruling prompts HHS privacy guidance, training grants

HHS announces awards for facilities in rural and underserved communities across the nation.

Patients insured through marketplace plans face steep price increases without Congressional action

Regulators remind physicians they are bound by federal privacy rules, but cell phones and apps are not.

HHS orders at least 105 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for fall

Congress has until the end of the year to renew subsidies through the American Rescue Plan

Celebrating Freedom: Regain, Retain or Attain Your Independence as a Concierge Physician

Purchase follows FDA recommendation to include Omicron component in boosters.

Investing against inflation

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Study identifies six overarching themes in physician suicides

Most are established patients getting treatment for routine diagnoses

How to avoid medical necessity denials

Access to primary care a key solution to help burnout, researchers said.

Yes, a prenup is worth it for physicians

How to avoid medical necessity denials and ensure timely payment.