SPOTLIGHT -
April 23rd 2024
Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won’t cover nonprofits.
April 22nd 2024
Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.
Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.
April 19th 2024
Energy & Commerce Committee announces hearing on May 1.
By managing chronic conditions and offering preventive screenings, they are able to keep patients out of high-cost care settings
ACA insurance surpasses 20 million enrollees
CMS announces figures blowing by last year’s record of 16.3 million enrollees.
Pharma CEO: Let's have transparency in prescription drug pricing
It's time for pharmaceutical companies and others to innovate and disrupt the distribution side of treatment.
HHS appoints first-ever chief competition officer
Action is latest in Biden administration’s efforts to rein in health care costs
FDA grants first-ever approval for a state to import Canadian drugs
Agency gives nod to Florida program that could save state up to $150 million annually
Captive insurance safeguards patient privacy in medical practices
In the context of small and midsize private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security.
Changes are coming to language access requirements in 2024
Medicare to kick off drug price negotiations in February
New study finds prices of targeted drugs are three times higher in U.S. than elsewhere
What happens to patient care after private equity acquires a hospital?
Study reveals increase in “adverse events” following purchase
HHS Inspector General outlines enforcement actions for second half of fiscal year 2023
Report to Congress details expected recoveries, questioned costs, and potential savings.
Information blocking penalties could harm patient care: NAACOS
In response to proposed rule it calls for better education about information blocking, eliminating penalties that discourage value-based care participation
Docs need to rock the vote in 2024
ACP emphasizes that physicians must vote and encourage their patients to cast ballots for the health of the nation.
Feds allege $60M in health care fraud; city living and patient health; adding to safety stations – Morning Medical Update
The top news stories in primary care today.
What the rise of home-based care means for primary care physicians
Trend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes
Health care fraud investigations net $1.72B for 2022
HHS, DOJ say COVID-19 was a factor in enforcement during report time period.
ACA Marketplace enrollment already at record 15 million
Federal analysts project 19 million people covered by January 2024 deadline.
Telehealth tips: Safeguarding medical practice post-pandemic
Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?
Jury convicts 3 for peddling phony nursing diplomas
U.S. Department of Justice announces pleas or convictions for 27 people involved in scheme.
AIMPA to Congress: Don’t cut Medicare reimbursements
Independent doctors group says cuts would result in higher costs and less access to care for patients
HHS: We must seize the promise and manage risks of AI, information chief says
House committee examines future of artificial intelligence in health care, energy and commerce.
The challenges medical practices will face in 2024 – and what to do about it
A discussion about the risks practices are going to face in the coming year
Health care legislation would disclose pricing information, enact site-neutral payment, regulate PBMs
House approves landmark ‘Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.’
Blame gun access, not mental health, for gun violence, research finds
Comparison of UK, Australia, and US show similar mental illness rates but widely disparate gun violence rates
Committee sends 19 health care bills for full House consideration
Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.
President targets high prescription drug prices with ‘march-in’ authority
Public-private partnerships will crumble, hurting drug innovation and eventually patients, Republicans say.
MedPAC mulls over physician compensation through Medicare
December meeting has two days of discussion planned.
Enrollment in 2024 ACA Marketplace plans tops 7 million so far
About 23% are first-time enrollees
Robust peer support could hold key to addressing physician burnout
Kaiser Permanente program shows promise in improving feelings of well-being, building supportive departmental culture
Exercise for older adults; feds support reproductive rights; life ends but the mail goes on – Morning Medical Update
New FDA rules on lab tests could hurt patient health, experts say
Regulators ponder declaration about in vitro diagnostic products.
Segregated hospital admissions worsens health outcomes for Black and white patients
But harm is greater among Black patients, study finds