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Aging population, escalating costs drive demand for care at home, but challenges remain

Doctors involved in medical investigations announced by HHS-OIG.

Group aims to bolster independent practices and stop corporatization of medicine

House Committee on Energy and Commerce to convene hearing this month.

Researchers say use of virtual visits, particularly in rural areas, reflects ease of access they offer

Family physicians favor ban now under consideration by the Federal Trade Commission.

Foundation offers possible solutions to poll findings as Public Health Emergency end approaches.

HHS’ cybersecurity agency warns about KillNet, other threats emerging and expected to continue this year.

Agency responds to complaints that plans are limiting access to care

Bi-partisan bill would tie future fee schedule updates to the Medicare economic index

A bipartisan Senate bill, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023, would require plans to cover insulin for no more than $35 per month.

Legislation the latest step among lawmakers’ scrutiny of prescription drug costs.

Increase follows three years of declines, reflects inflation in economy

Wendy Dean, MD, sits down to talk about her new book, "If I Betray These Words: Moral Injury in Medicine and Why It's So Hard For Clinicians to Put Patients First."

As physicians focus on patient health and executives work to keep the doors open, data breaches can have serious consequences for everyone.

A conversation with Hugh Francis III, MD, about the steps to take if you are sued for malpractice.

Preventive Services Task Force chief says board remains ‘deeply committed’ to recommendations based on scientific evidence, in statement on Texas court ruling.

Medical malpractice attorneys that defend physicians have seen the gamut of issues that come up when a physician faces a lawsuit. So what should a physician do when dealing with such a career crisis?

Calls for court appeal, congressional action to ensure services continue for patients.

FDA decision comes as nation battles rising deaths from opioid addiction

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.

Medical board complaint? Tread carefully.

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.

As medical expenditures approach 20% of GDP, Health Affairs Council delineates road map to lower national bill.

Staggering changeover days of resident and attending physicians also found to have minimal impact on patient outcomes

Hospitals and other health groups push to preserve the discount program.

President digs at House Republicans, while GOP slams HHS leader over federal budget.

The provision requiring various preventive coverages is being challenged in court

Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.