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Only about one-third of patients shop around for health care services, a recent AKASA survey found.

Consolidation and lack of competition create risk of higher prices for patients.

Commonwealth Fund survey predicts the situation will worsen as pandemic measures expire

An exclusive interview with MGMA’s man in D.C.

MGMA releases annual member survey on processes that take time away from patient care.

Report from New York Times says most large insurers in the program have been accused of fraud

Many medical facilities remain difficult to access, while doctors continue to harbor biases, study finds

Study looks at how prior auths help and hurt health care - and how they can be made better

Survey examines differences between low-income adults at ages 64 and 66.

Physicians, nurses, other staff facing growing number of threats.

Follow these general guidelines to minimize the effects on your patients

Unsupported claims could lead to license suspensions, revocations.

Six strategies for profitability with new payment models

HHS Inspector General examines process for getting drugs to patients and to market quickly.

Potential $1 million fines are possible for physicians and health care providers who won’t share patient electronic health information.

As a result of changes from the SECURE Act, for the tax benefit of the entire family, parents with highly appreciated retirement accounts may want to re-think bequests.

If incentives are allowed to expire at the end of the year, it could negatively affect participation rates

Texas Medical Association claims arbitration rules give unfair advantage to health insurers.

The best way to prevent a malpractice lawsuit is to prepare for the likelihood of being sued

Positive effects emerge when patients get medical care, avoid deadly fentanyl-laced street drugs.

Congress could overrule presidential declaration, but White House threatened veto of similar measure in March.

Federal AHRQ offers starting point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

MGMA surveys physicians to find out what could happen in 2023.

Original suit was against the interim rule

Family physicians were among those most at risk for increased burnout in pandemic.

Operating margins hurting as expenses climb, COVID-19 pandemic aftermath lingers.

Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.

Physicians Foundation offers latest tally of problem that went from bad to worse in COVID-19 pandemic.

Support already strong in Senate, so vote could happen this year.