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.
Navigating primary care partnerships
Strategic considerations and transaction trends
Is your practice complying with the law?
As physicians, it is important to ensure your organization is meeting all applicable federal and state regulations.
Senate summons Change Healthcare leader to testify about cyberattack
Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.
Banning noncompetes: Physicians, hospitals, businesses react
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The FTC’s noncompete rule is a concerning development for physicians
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses for all but high-level execs
Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won't cover nonprofits.
ACP renews call for physicians to vote, make health care an issue for presidential election year
Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.
Doctors can help fight the superbug crisis, but they can’t do it alone
Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.
UnitedHealth CEO to testify in House committee about Change Healthcare cyberattack
Energy & Commerce Committee announces hearing on May 1.
Physician-led ACOs are the most effective at reducing care costs: report
By managing chronic conditions and offering preventive screenings, they are able to keep patients out of high-cost care settings
The case for having insurance companies pay physicians for prior authorizations
Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.
Feds launch new web portal to report unfair competition in health care
‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.
After Change Healthcare massive cyberattack, lawmakers consider what comes next in cybersecurity
House subcommittee members relate constituent experiences, hear suggestions, question consolidation in health care.
It’s time to address the needs of primary care
As the backbone of the health care system, primary care doctors need more resources and greater support from policymakers
Mastering the private equity deal: a framework for medical practices
Follow these steps to evaluate and conduct a PE transaction
First, don’t disappear: Independent practices continue losing ground to hospital systems and corporations
Nearly four in five doctors now work for a health care institution or corporate entity
MedPAC ponders future of physician pay
Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.
Telehealth supporters discuss lessons and flexibilities extended from COVID-19 pandemic
House subcommittee is considering at least 15 bills that would affect telehealth.
Vot-ER: Physician ballots can improve the health of the body politic
Organization aims to build awareness of the importance of voting among doctors, other health care workers and patients.
Senate Finance Committee to look at Medicare physician reimbursement
MedPAC also scheduled to meet as talk turns to reforms for 2025 and beyond.
CMS publishes 2025 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
Latest regulations include new enrollee protections, according to agency leaders.
New CMS rules aim to speed up prior authorizations
Changes will make the PA process more transparent and save money, agency says
Ethical conflicts: Making care decisions when the right choice isn't clear
What should a physician do when their ethical training conflicts with the circumstances or needs of a particular situation or patient?
Biden administration cracks down on short-term health plans
New rule aims to protect consumers by limiting coverage and mandating transparent language in plan descriptions
Common risks facing medical practices — and what to do about them
Study: Primary care physicians ‘stretched too thin’ to take on additional research
Why some Midwestern primary care practices declined to participate in formal, government-led quality improvement studies to curb unhealthy alcohol use or improve heart health.
Match 2024: Independent voices in medicine
Which nonprofit hospitals give back the most, and least, to their communities?
Nonprofit are exempt from paying taxes and in return are expected to invest in their communities. But most hospitals aren't meeting their obligation.
Antitrust trends and considerations for physician mergers
Physician practices looking to engage in merger & acquisition activity should be cognizant of the government antitrust risks
A comprehensive guide to compliance program assessments
Is your practice complying with all applicable federal and state regulations?