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Hospital systems see far higher costs, modestly better quality than independents

Within the industry, physicians’ offices lead some measures as nursing care facilities need workers.

New rules have open comment periods now.

Family physicians lead charge to get issue on federal agenda early in 2023.

Age, politics are factors as Gallup poll measures feelings in general and in personal experience.

President speaks on need for systemic changes that will make a difference for physicians in the workplace.

Leaders seek physician comments on rule proposals for electronic records, Medicare Advantage plans.

Hackers are targeting health practices of all size.

AMA, hospital group says payments aren’t keeping up with costs of doing business.

Gains seen in demographic groups with typically higher uninsured rates

Pharmaceutical makers, price managers out of control with ‘necessary drug’ for millions, AG says.

Federal officials tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act in making insurance available.

Fourth quarter deals include four ‘mega mergers,’ according to analyst KaufmanHall.

President cites drug price changes in his remarks on economy at start of 2023.

Medical groups urge lawmakers to improve health care access by adjusting payments to doctors.

While there was widespread enthusiasm and expectations of relief from surprise balance billing, the No Surprises Act that went into effect Jan. 1, 2022 has made very little progress since its implementation.

Consider starting the year right by updating your estate plan.

Researchers examine proportion of doctors in statehouses vs. general population.

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.

President praises gains, touts insulin price cap for seniors as part of economic plan.

As practices grow and become more intimately involved in patients’ complete health care — including regimens of sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and even wearables — there is more room for lapses, errors or disagreements that pose questions suitable for lawyers.

What you need to know to keep your practice safe

A primer on prescription drug prices, pharmacy benefit managers, government action, and why physicians need to be heard.

Uninsured rate drops to historic low of 8%

$1.7 trillion spending plan will have effects across health care sector.