Legal

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.

Primary care doctors are community health leaders – and we need more of them in more communities.

Department of Justice joins whistleblower lawsuit against pharmacy giant.

MGMA offers solutions to Senate Health Committee.

Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.

HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.

Company joins Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk in reducing costs for patients with diabetes.

Minimum standards, financial aid for small systems would help, industry experts say.

Physicians are stretched thin, but resources exist to help them help patients — especially youths — with behavioral health concerns.

Let’s take stock on the real issue of why we don’t have enough physicians.

Study examines screenings, patient demographics, and primary care as gun violence grows as a public health concern.

AMA president calls process “byzantine” and “ripe for reform”