There’s a surge in a new type of litigation: “wrongful life” lawsuits. These lawsuits emerge when hospitals and clinicians don’t bother to obtain or choose to ignore a patient’s documented care planning wishes.
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“Affordability of prescribed medication in persons with diabetes remains a significant challenge for many Americans,” the study concluded.
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As payers push docs to shoulder more risk, practices need to develop a strategy to maximize revenue
Medical board complaint? Tread carefully.
Patients and physicians agree: It’s appropriate to ask about drivers of health.
Patients, payers also share 2022 perspectives as everyone deals with staffing, burnout, and high costs likely to continue this year.
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Rule would limit providers’ ability to write prescriptions without in-person visit
‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.
The pros and cons of popular diet plans.
Two recent settlements underscore the FTC's status as an enforcement agency with the power to enforce consumers’ rights in relation to their sensitive information.
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Researchers examine disparities in areas lacking medicine and tech.
Low margins make for a challenging environment, but is likely the new normal
Getting started measuring drivers of health with CMS’ Universal Foundation.
As medical expenditures approach 20% of GDP, Health Affairs Council delineates road map to lower national bill.
The strategy of replacing physicians with NPs and PAs leads to worse outcomes, higher utilization costs
Staggering changeover days of resident and attending physicians also found to have minimal impact on patient outcomes
Some sectors fare better than others, but health care employment is most recovered from the big drops that occurred during COVID.
Identifying challenges could lead to more residents entering primary care.
There’s potential for “a sea of change” in measuring quality of health care.
Cell phones can be hacked, but HHS cybersecurity agency offers advice.
Hospitals know they need digital solutions, but don’t know the best way forward
Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.
Study finds inappropriate use has financial and health costs
The top news stories in primary care today.
Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.
Study examines effects of law that makes records available to patients.
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