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Physicians may be over-correcting their prescribing practices as a result of the opioid addiction crisis by cutting off patients that still need the drugs.

A joint study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Times shows that workers with employer-sponsored health plans are in many cases struggling to cope with average deductibles that increased 212 percent between 2008 and 2018.

Under a new Trump administration rule, physicians and other healthcare workers can decline to provide certain healthcare services because of religious or moral reasons.

Is it legal for physicians to import medication for poor patients?

A slideshow of the biggest challenges facing primary care in 2018. 

A new ACP position paper says Congress must strengthen the Affordable Care Act by creating a public insurance option and expanding Medicaid coverage in all 50 states.

The ACP has for years called gun violence a public health issue, and has pushed for bans on assault weapons, more stringent background checks and increased funding for research into gun violence.

Loneliness is a quiet epidemic causing loud health impacts on patients and physicians. 

Given the increased utilization of telemedicine, federal prosecutors and regulators are beginning to take note.

Health Innovation Alliance has a vision for a healthcare landscape in which technology and data are used to deliver meaningful value, allow for the seamless exchange of healthcare data, and keep consumers at the center of their care.

Report identifies biggest risks for primary care doctors.

If the choice of personal medical care offered by small practices is to be preserved, the rules of the game must change.

Here’s a look at what 2019 may hold in four areas of healthcare policy of importance to doctors: the future of the Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare insurance coverage, the cost of prescription drugs and changes to accountable care organizations.

The free market would provide abundant care. 

Here are the reimbursement trends physicians can expect in 2019.

A new bill recently introduced to Congress would not only reduce barriers to genetic counseling for Medicare patients, but also could significantly decrease costs of caring for elderly and low-income patients.

For many in healthcare, words and actions can be harmful, and in some instances can lead to jury awards in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

There is a patient safety organization for practices of every type and size, and nearly all healthcare providers have important interests that can be served that are well worth the costs.

Four physicians allege ABIM is illegally tying its initial certification to MOC.

Consent is a controversial subject and has significant ramifications in the healthcare delivery system.

Government regulations ranks 3rd on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

An American solution focusing on individuality and conserving resources  can save the Medicare program.

Nothing is set in stone, but healthcare compliance leaders should start preparing for the following three changes.

Should physicians have a voice in the ongoing debate about gun control? The National Rifle Association doesn’t think so.

Quality Payment Program and Physician Fee Schedule both see changes

Special interests keep patients in the dark, right where hospitals want them.

When complicated medical-related legal issues arise, physicians are often asked to provide expert opinions.

The Trump administration insists rebates cause inflated prices, but what would it mean to physicians and patients if the system ended?

Pharmacy chains purchasing payers will alter the healthcare landscape.

As businesspeople, providers must understand the risks involved in providing telehealth services in other states.