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.
Health care trade organizations react to Senate legislation
Finance Committee approved wide-ranging legislation this week.
The drug overdose epidemic is getting worse
AMA report finds that drop in opioid prescriptions and increased naloxone availability have had little impact
Public health: ‘Miniscule’ investment
How much does America spend on public health?
Positive and negative implications of No Surprises Act from the physician’s perspective
Wide-ranging health care bill would affect physicians
Senate Finance Committee approves draft for consideration by full chamber.
Senators could change cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
MGMA suggests solutions as committee begins deliberations on health care bill.
HHS announces penalties for information blocking
Proposed rule details fines for hospitals, clinicians and ACOs
Lawmakers support primary care as setting for mental health care, substance use disorder treatment
Senate Finance Committee to take up discussion this month.
Doctors’ groups condemn Medicare PFS cut in conversion factor
Many say reduction will harm patients, reduce access to care
Feds propose rule changes for No Surprises Act
Texas Medical Association claims victory in court challenges of provisions unfair to physicians.
How captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices
Captive insurance is a powerful tool for addressing risk in medical practices
Pandemic worsened health care workers’ mental health: CDC
New report shows worrying increase in burnout and harassment among employees
National reforms needed to avoid ‘many small, independent practices in a state of financial ruin’
AAFP President outlines solutions to help physicians offer better care for patients, improving the health of the nation.
Physician’s road map to financial security: Lessons from a career-ending injury
What would you do if an injury suddenly ended your career?
Limiting malpractice insurance costs
Tips for shopping for a new policy
Health care market competition in sights of Justice Department
Antitrust chief details issues of concern for government regulators.
AMGA joins chorus warning about potential effects to cuts in Medicare
Physician reimbursement keeps dropping as doctors need predictable, stable sources of revenue.
'Frustrated, burned out, abandoning hope' – physicians need support now in Washington, D.C., and around the nation
Solutions for doctor shortage won’t be easy or fast, but they could be effective, AMA president says.
Physician-owned hospitals could save Medicare $1.1 billion annually for some conditions
The most expensive conditions are treated more cost effectively by physician-owned hospitals
Congress must protect physicians from Medicare cuts: MGMA
Association offers analysis of pending legislation that could help health care practices better serve patients.
Primary care and public health – ‘We need to talk to each other’
American Public Health Association leader discusses legislation and a holistic view of U.S. health care.
Health care organizations urge Congress to continue APM incentives
Letter to Congressional leadership warns that ending payments could stall transition to value-based care
Hospital mergers on track to outpace 2022
Financial need is driving activity, analysts say
Researchers ponder best ways for primary care to integrate mental health care
AHRQ has open comment period on new study that found at least 87 approaches to blending behavioral health with physical treatments.
Kaiser Permanente, striking workers announce tentative deal
Walkout earlier this month was the largest for health care workers in U.S. history.
Federal grant to train more primary care physicians for rural areas
Kentucky medical school scores $16 million to enhance, develop programs.
Inflation up from August to September, but health care prices change little
Health insurance drops again in yearly figures of consumer price index.
Physician group slams insurers for overcharging taxpayers for Medicare Advantage
Report: ‘Endless greed’ costs nation billions of dollars and health of patients.
Primary care is important, but what exactly is it?
Various state, regional and national definitions share some common attributes, but don’t all measure the same things; comment period is open now.
DEA, HHS announce second extension of telehealth flexibilities that started in pandemic
ATA praises move, predicts ‘Super Bowl for telehealth’ coming in 2024.