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One specialty saw a decline--and it may surprise you

AMN Healthcare’s 2024 Survey of Locum Tenens Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals looked at why physicians and advanced practice providers choose to work locum tenens. Here are the key findings:

Should we tell patients that they are not compliant when they counter argue?

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Technology has the ability to streamline administrative tasks, reduce medical errors

The technology capable of accelerating prior and concurrent authorization decisions already exists -- the challenge for payers and providers in 2024 is to apply them in a nonproprietary and transparent manner.

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State becomes first to officially recognize PA title change

Operating margins, volume, and revenue have all declined

A crucial shift is underway—from viewing obesity solely as a personal failing to recognize it as a nuanced medical condition deserving of comprehensive treatment strategies.

Generative AI offers many benefits for physicians, but also brings new risks of data breaches

Following testimony in Senate, UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty appears before House oversight subcommittee.

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Can a self-insurance program be terminated -- and other questions practices need to consider before starting.

What regulations do you need to be aware of before starting a self-insurance program?

The steps needed to set up a self-insurance program.

Who is the best candidate for self-insurance?

What can a practice expect to save by self insuring and do you still need traditional insurance as a backup?

What you need to know about self insuring your practice

CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’

Many providers aren’t offering the online payment options patients increasingly prefer

In a world of high deductibles and copays, health insurance offers less protection from medical debt than it did a generation ago.

Testimony begins in Senate Finance Committee.

DEA, HHS on board to change cannabis status in national drug policy.

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Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.

Request to CMS is prompted by unexpected spike in catheter prices from some suppliers

Patients say they could not access urgent care when they needed it in the last year.