Legal

The rule has the potential to supersede state laws and raises legal and practical concerns for doctor contracts and health care practices.

Antitrust scrutiny of physician combinations likely will remain a key area of focus for enforcement as consolidation of physician practices continues through acquisitions by health systems, payers, and private equity firms.

Chamber has concerns about what the rule’s effect would be on businesses and employees

Consumer health company NowPatient created a health accessibility index. As part of that, they created a list of the 10 states with the highest health care spending per capita.

Taking on a level of risk by acting as your own insurance company can save money, when done correctly

The MGMA says these suggestions could help shore up independent practice.

The move will increase the tariff on syringes and needles to 50%.

What you need to know about legal status, FDA approval, patient safety and public perception.

Process begins to change drug from schedule I to schedule III under Controlled Substances Act.

Passing Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act would help by ensuring better access to primary care services

Study shows private insurers paid hospitals an average of 254% of what Medicare would have paid

AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.

Contingent business interruption coverage may protect providers from losses experienced indirectly as a result of a cyberattack.

In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.

Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.

Small Business Committee sympathetic to independent physician practices.

Annual report calls for more efficient care models and for Congress to address looming financial shortfalls

State becomes first to officially recognize PA title change

Generative AI offers many benefits for physicians, but also brings new risks of data breaches

Following testimony in Senate, UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty appears before House oversight subcommittee.

CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’

DEA, HHS on board to change cannabis status in national drug policy.

Request to CMS is prompted by unexpected spike in catheter prices from some suppliers

Strategic considerations and transaction trends

As physicians, it is important to ensure your organization is meeting all applicable federal and state regulations.

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.

The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.

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.

Physicians group leaders comment as part of annual gathering this month.