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Emergency Medicine Doc Is Running for Congress

Amish Shah, MD, MPH, talks with app about his time in Arizona's state legislature

Sep 03, 2024
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Feds Killed Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition

"CMS made a complete boondoggle out of this," one expert said

Sep 02, 2024
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For Pharma, Trump vs Harris Is a Showdown Between Two Industry Foes

As both candidates battle Big Pharma, the industry's financial support sways toward Democrats

Aug 30, 2024
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CMS Drops Controversial Proposal for Blood Tests After Organ Transplant

Test supporters call the move a "win"; agency will issue a new proposal "in the coming months"

Aug 22, 2024
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Docs Performing Abortions 'Will Be Prosecuted' If GOP Returns to Power, Senator Says

They're coming for IVF next, Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells delegates at the Democratic convention

Aug 21, 2024
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Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

Aug 20, 2024
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New Lines of Attack Form Against the Affordable Care Act

Republicans say changes are needed regarding misreported incomes and enhanced subsidies

Aug 16, 2024
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What Medicare Advantage Changes Would a Trump or Harris Administration Make?

Experts also predict next administration's potential moves on the ACA, drug price negotiations

Aug 15, 2024
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Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

Aug 15, 2024
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Opinion
Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?

This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities

Aug 14, 2024
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Prior Authorizations on the Rise in Medicare Advantage, Report Finds

Increase corresponds to a climb in Medicare Advantage enrollment

Aug 13, 2024
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Where Harris and Trump Stand on Top Issues in Healthcare

From abortion to drug prices to gun control, here's how the presidential candidates stack up

Aug 13, 2024
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More Rural Hospitals Are on the Verge of Closing, Report Finds

Private insurers are paying less than the cost of care, data show

Aug 09, 2024
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Opinion
Extend the Hospital-at-Home Waiver Before It's Too Late

Older adults should continue to receive care where they feel and heal their best

Aug 07, 2024
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