Richard Payerchin

HHS: More time needed to study potential effects of new rules for flavored tobacco products.

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations

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But there’s a catch – AAMC says more money is needed for graduate medical education or the situation will be much worse.

Global survey finds some patients embrace innovations, but they are not a majority.

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Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.

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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.

Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.

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Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.

Reducing risks of all-cause mortality is a goal with new treatment options.

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

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Energy & Commerce Committee announces hearing on May 1.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

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‘Unfair methods of competition and monopolistic practices may be depriving Americans of access to affordable, high-quality health care,’ FTC leader says.

New Commonwealth Fund data measures latest inequities in care across racial and ethnic populations.

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Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

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House subcommittee members relate constituent experiences, hear suggestions, question consolidation in health care.

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Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.