December 3rd 2024
To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.
November 21st 2024
Jury finds that more than 20,000 false claims were filed
New York’s licensure rules can complicate cross-state medical practice with potential widespread professional repercussions.
November 12th 2024
In a recent announcement, the AMA announced its support of more standardization and regulation of nonprofit hospitals.
October 7th 2024
Doctors file brief for case pending at U.S. Supreme Court.
American Telemedicine Association advocates on behalf of remote mental health
ATA co-wrote a letter to the Biden administration to try to protect remote access for clinically appropriate care
Industry payments start rolling in when new physicians begin practicing
Greater percentages of orthopedic specialists and neurosurgeons accept payments compared to internists, study says.
Health care costs per person vary across 50 states, Washington
Income, price levels, Medicaid expansion all are factors in state-level analysis.
Iranian hackers emerge as cyberthreat to health care computer networks
‘Charming Kitten’ believed to be a front for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to HHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Congress must act to avoid Medicare reimbursement cut in 2023, senators say
Payments could drop by almost 8.5%, according to AMA and other health care groups.
Medicare looks to boost cooperation between primary care and specialists
Effort to bolster primary care is part of a larger plan to increase value-based care
Physicians face prison, fines for opioid drug dealing, fraud
U.S. attorney says doctor ‘distributed drugs with a prescription pad’ in federal case.
Excessive drinking is behind 1 in 8 adult deaths: study
About 5% of all deaths in U.S. are from alcohol-related causes
CDC updates opioid prescribing guidelines
Revisions to 2016 document focus on provider flexibility and unique circumstances of every prescribing decision
How to handle a medical board complaint
A complaint to a medical board is a considerable challenge posing as much risk to a physician’s career as a malpractice case.
Lawmakers urge extension of incentives for joining APMs
Letter to Congressional leaders says ending payments would discourage APM participation and development of new payment models
Medicare’s 2023 fee schedule: cuts in reimbursement, expanded payments for behavioral health
Physician groups warn cutbacks could reduce access to care
Despite rising insurance rates, many Americans still avoid care for cost reasons
41% of American patients with insurance avoided medical care for fear it wouldn't cover the cost of treatment, according to a new survey.
Major health policy issues still pending for 'lame duck' congress
Physicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
Inequality in care access is getting worse
Problem extends beyond costs of care and health insurance, study finds
Bootcamp Fall 2022: Hot topics in medical professional liability
4 areas of malpractice risk physicians must know about
Is primary care in critical condition?
Primary care physicians are overworked, and patients are going elsewhere for care. Experts say help is on its way for primary care in the United States — but so is an onslaught of new demands.
Physicians face possible prison, $900K in payments and penalties, for health care fraud allegations
Federal investigators detail separate cases involving criminal charges and civil claims.
Three ways to better negotiate your physician employment contract
Know the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.
ACP: Physicians must be a force for environmental health and justice
Fighting pollution and climate change are at heart of new policy paper for health care sector, government regulators.
Why you want to avoid an adverse report to the National Practitioner Data Bank
Why a report to the NPDB can be bad news for physicians.
CMS warns Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans about deceptive TV ads
Agency says it will begin reviewing ads before allowing them to air
High prices driving low grades from Americans burdened with health care bills
Report card on U.S. health care system has marks from slightly above average to really bad.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization to be booster
FDA, CDC grant approve use for adults at least six months after first two-dose series, but with no booster.
Health care costs could edge out political party loyalty in November elections
Candidates working to lower prescription drug costs could gain supporters at the ballot box.
Addressing needs in rural primary care now: How and why government entities can do more
Recent actions are important, but are ‘just a drop in the bucket’ compared to primary care challenges.
FDA sues six e-cigarette makers for illegal sales
First enforcement action seeking court enforcement through the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How data management can relieve strain on the health care system and advance health equity
Better understanding of social drivers of health is key to reducing disparities
Feds sue Cigna for bogus billing for Medicare Advantage patients
Justice Department says Cigna pocketed millions; complaint follows national news report about widespread fraud by Medicare Advantage insurers.
1.3M adults rationed insulin to save money in 2021
Study examines patient action that ‘is frequently harmful, and sometimes deadly.’