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National legislation aims to simplify Medicare Advantage prior authorizations

August 16th 2022

Bill has strong support from medical groups and lawmakers, but House and Senate votes are not scheduled yet.

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 16, 2022

August 16th 2022

How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?

Combatting inappropriate scope expansion

August 15th 2022

Physician-led care and inappropriate scope of practice issues.

Health care spending continues decades long rise

August 15th 2022

Almost a third of spending is on insurance premiums and out-of-pocket payments

American life expectancy compared to top EU countries

August 15th 2022

European Union nations spend less on health care, but residents live longer than Americans.

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Care needs continue for some COVID patients months after initial infection

August 15, 2022

Study highlights ongoing demands on health care organizations’ resources

Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 15, 2022

August 15, 2022

How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?

The art of apologizing

August 15, 2022

Apologizing when you are a physician is important, and its also important to be careful.

Diabetes may be factor in worse COVID-19 outcomes in minority communities

August 12, 2022

Studies tie disease to higher risk of COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths

Physician wellness: resources to help

August 12, 2022

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, FACOFP, 126th president of the American Osteopathic Association, discusses the importance of physician wellness and resources.