SPOTLIGHT -
May 13th 2024
AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.
May 10th 2024
Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.
May 9th 2024
Small Business Committee sympathetic to independent physician practices.
May 7th 2024
Annual report calls for more efficient care models and for Congress to address looming financial shortfalls
May 2nd 2024
State becomes first to officially recognize PA title change
Health insurance coverage is up, but many still uninsured or underinsured
Commonwealth Fund survey predicts the situation will worsen as pandemic measures expire
MGMA 2022: The midterms and health care
An exclusive interview with MGMA’s man in D.C.
MGMA 2022: As COVID-19 goes away, regulatory burdens spring up to occupy physicians
MGMA releases annual member survey on processes that take time away from patient care.
MGMA 2022: Washington update for physicians
NYT: Medicare Advantage rife with fraud
Report from New York Times says most large insurers in the program have been accused of fraud
Despite the ADA, patients with disabilities not getting equal medical care
Many medical facilities remain difficult to access, while doctors continue to harbor biases, study finds
How to improve the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage
Study looks at how prior auths help and hurt health care - and how they can be made better
Health care usage increases, medical bill worries decrease when adults enroll in Medicare
Survey examines differences between low-income adults at ages 64 and 66.
Medical groups want lawmakers to bolster safety for health care workforce
Physicians, nurses, other staff facing growing number of threats.
Closing your health care practice: What you need to know
Follow these general guidelines to minimize the effects on your patients
California enacts COVID-19 misinformation law for physicians
Unsupported claims could lead to license suspensions, revocations.
Embracing value-based care
Six strategies for profitability with new payment models
FDA accelerates drug approvals, but then some follow-up trials lag
HHS Inspector General examines process for getting drugs to patients and to market quickly.
Medical groups want more time to comply with rules on information blocking
Potential $1 million fines are possible for physicians and health care providers who won’t share patient electronic health information.
SECURE Act is a game-changer for estate planning
As a result of changes from the SECURE Act, for the tax benefit of the entire family, parents with highly appreciated retirement accounts may want to re-think bequests.
More than 800 health care organizations lobby to keep value-based payment incentives
If incentives are allowed to expire at the end of the year, it could negatively affect participation rates
Physicians go to court over billing dispute resolution regs in No Surprises Act
Texas Medical Association claims arbitration rules give unfair advantage to health insurers.
Best practices in medical malpractice defense
The best way to prevent a malpractice lawsuit is to prepare for the likelihood of being sued
Safer opioid program cuts risk of overdose deaths, lowers emergency department use
Positive effects emerge when patients get medical care, avoid deadly fentanyl-laced street drugs.
Senator moves to end COVID-19 pandemic national emergency
Congress could overrule presidential declaration, but White House threatened veto of similar measure in March.
New guidebook offers basics for health care systems to address climate change
Federal AHRQ offers starting point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Medicare 8.5% payment cut could lead to reductions in services for patients
MGMA surveys physicians to find out what could happen in 2023.
AMA, AHA drop their surprise billing lawsuit
Original suit was against the interim rule
COVID-19 had ‘profound’ effect as physician burnout rose in 2021
Family physicians were among those most at risk for increased burnout in pandemic.
Hospitals estimate bleak financial outlook for 2022
Operating margins hurting as expenses climb, COVID-19 pandemic aftermath lingers.
AMA, 2 states join class action lawsuit against Cigna’s insurance billing practices
Case could involve thousands of patients and providers, court filing says.
Physician burnout becoming better known, but solutions slow to develop
Physicians Foundation offers latest tally of problem that went from bad to worse in COVID-19 pandemic.
House passes reform to Medicare Advantage prior authorizations
Support already strong in Senate, so vote could happen this year.
Coalition urges Senate to continue PHE telehealth waivers
Letter asks for two-year extension while Congress works to make changes permanent
5 of the wildest medical malpractice cases
A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.