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Insurer Will Launch 'Gold Card' Program to Skip Prior Authorization

Prior authorization has remained a significant source of administrative burden, physicians say

Sep 05, 2024
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Hospitals Hire Chief AI Officers; Biased AI Images of Docs; Journal Wants AI Methods

A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research

Aug 29, 2024
MedAI Roundup over a computer rendering of a brain-shaped microprocessor.
Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

Aug 27, 2024
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Opinion
A Brief Missive From the Lake

Rest, relaxation, and a chance to reflect on what our office could improve

Aug 26, 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
A computer rendering of test tubes of blood lying on a test form.
Europe Offers Clues for Solving America's Maternal Mortality Crisis

The U.S. has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality of any wealthy nation

Aug 22, 2024
A photo of midwife Jennie Joseph performing a check up on Husna Mixon with the help of her children.
California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Healthcare

Consumer advocates and labor unions are enthusiastic about the plans, but hospitals are not

Aug 18, 2024
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Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ

Aug 16, 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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Did COVID Vax Mandates for Health Workers Increase Uptake?

Yes, but only among younger workers and in states with no test-out options

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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Opinion
What's the Best Way to Help Specialists Succeed? Beef Up Primary Care

Let us handle the garden-variety hypertension and diabetes, and give them the complex cases

Aug 12, 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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Alternative PBMs Arise to Compete With the 'Big Three'

Competitors say their per-member, per-month payment model is fairer to employers and insurers

Aug 07, 2024
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