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Independents have more credibility with patients, but less reimbursement than hospitals, despite the same inflationary challenges.

Senator discusses future of cybersecurity in health care

The ads focus on how PBMs promote competition in the prescription drug marketplace and provide choice for employers.

When can you waive copays or deductibles? Can you provide free care for physician colleagues and their families?

Hospital group outlines effects of contracts on physicians and executives as federal regulators ponder new rules.

Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.

What do physicians need to do to make sure they are avoiding both malpractice and licensing risks?

Train your staff well and have appropriate checks and balances in place to avoid these common mistakes.

The rise is related to the HRSA Uninsured Program.

It’s crucial for patient health and it needs help across the nation.

NEJM opinion piece highlights how lawmakers are intruding into medicine – with little or no expertise

Report to Congress finds 39% increase from 2017-2021, though numbers fell in last year covered by report

Seeing a physician to be ‘easier, faster, more personal, and more convenient,’ CEO says.

KFF analysis examines funding, overall financial condition.

Approval of first TEFCA applicants marks important milestone in drive for universal data-sharing

Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.

Senators want more insight into PBM practices and the role they play in the healthcare ecosystem.

Hacking attempts set new record this month, according to government and industrial groups.

Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.

Cybercriminals increasingly target patient data stored by third-party vendors and business associates

Physicians out front as FTC contemplates national rule against noncompete agreements.

Change is coming – and physicians might find it more difficult to get paid.

Capping out-of pocket costs for some generic drugs, increasing access to specialty drugs are among models’ goals

HHS roadmap says some flexibilities won’t be affected, but AAFP wants assurances in policies to avoid disruptions for doctors, patients.