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Better primary care could help reduce the disparities

New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.

Warns of “access issues” if lawmakers fail to act

Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.

Inflation is tops but health care concern is high as pessimism spreads like wildfire.

Collaboration among medical school, nursing school, and rural health institute aims to bring better care to rural Texas

HHS supports change from Schedule I drug to Schedule III, but DEA must weigh in.

Study finds majority takes less than three weeks, and many spend some vacation time working

The costs and burden of Maintenance of Certification drives physicians out of medicine

The top news stories in medicine today.

January meeting opens new year of wrangling in Washington as doctor costs go up and payments go down.

They say proposed penalty structure would harm small hospitals and medical groups, call for greater clarity on what would trigger penalties

CMS announces figures blowing by last year’s record of 16.3 million enrollees.

Action is latest in Biden administration’s efforts to rein in health care costs

Agency gives nod to Florida program that could save state up to $150 million annually

In the context of small and midsize private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security.

New study finds prices of targeted drugs are three times higher in U.S. than elsewhere

Study reveals increase in “adverse events” following purchase

Report to Congress details expected recoveries, questioned costs, and potential savings.

In response to proposed rule it calls for better education about information blocking, eliminating penalties that discourage value-based care participation

ACP emphasizes that physicians must vote and encourage their patients to cast ballots for the health of the nation.

The top news stories in primary care today.

Trend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes

HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.