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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

How Cleveland's University Hospital Health System has made mental and behavioral health services available in its primary care practices, and why that has improved clinical outcomes while enhancing health equity.

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.

Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.

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