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New rules have open comment periods now.

Family physicians lead charge to get issue on federal agenda early in 2023.

Age, politics are factors as Gallup poll measures feelings in general and in personal experience.

President speaks on need for systemic changes that will make a difference for physicians in the workplace.

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

Hackers are targeting health practices of all size.

AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.

Gains seen in demographic groups with typically higher uninsured rates

Pharmaceutical makers, price managers out of control with ‘necessary drug’ for millions, AG says.

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.

While there was widespread enthusiasm and expectations of relief from surprise balance billing, the No Surprises Act that went into effect Jan. 1, 2022 has made very little progress since its implementation.

Consider starting the year right by updating your estate plan.

Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.

President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.

As practices grow and become more intimately involved in patients’ complete health care — including regimens of sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and even wearables — there is more room for lapses, errors or disagreements that pose questions suitable for lawyers.

What you need to know to keep your practice safe

A primer on prescription drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers, government action, and why physicians need to be heard.

Uninsured rate drops to historic low of 8%

$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.

Answers to some common questions about providing telehealth services in 2023

CEO discusses findings and low morale, social determinants of health, telehealth.

Lawmakers tout spending plan, but medical groups respond with ‘dismay,’ say seniors’ health will be at risk.

Study points to need for training more doctors and APPs to keep up with demand for medical services

Medicare tops list, feds say, and more data is needed on quality of care and billing.

Federal spending was down following 2020’s pandemic-related spike, while other categories saw increases

A physical medicine specialist describes her experience as a doctor and as a patient, and explains why primary care will be the center for treatment.