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Abortion and AI also in the mix at the national level.

Decline in education has some worried about the future of the profession

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, calls for a complete reboot of the Medicare Advantage program.

American Medical Association’s code panel has it on the agenda this spring.

A 1.68% reversal of the 3.37% Medicare payment cut does not go far enough

‘Appallingly inadequate’ after 3.4% cut starting this year, MGMA says.

Doctors soon will find it easier to use telehealth to prescribe medications for helping patients with opioid addiction

Its value and risks for physicians

Although the economy has recently impacted the ability of many buyers to acquire funds to complete as many acquisitions as in the past, activity related to the sale of independent practices remains strong.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Despite some gains, rule doesn’t cover prescription drugs and allows payers too much time to respond to requests

More than half of the nation’s state top lawyers pen letter to leaders in House and Senate.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Letter to leadership outlines bleak financial picture for doctors, possible decrease in care for patients.

HHS is applying increased scrutiny to health care cybersecurity practices

How the CMS definition of cardiovascular surveillance is leading to significant recoupments from cardiology practices

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Study finds setting-specific limits reduce prescription durations

Election year politics could spur legislative action for medical care.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, discusses two issues at the top of the agenda in American health care.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Generic drug pricing practices also a target for Federal Trade Commission, HHS.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

But it’s not too late to restore 2024 payments to doctors through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.

Report: One legislator says it could happen in federal spending bill next month.

It seems like the U.S. government has officially given up on the idea of physician-led primary care.