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Independent Surgeons Are Disappearing. Here's Why That Matters.

Private practices offer personalized care, expanded access, and physician autonomy

Jan 18, 2025
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MedPAC Members Vote to Recommend Pay Hikes for Physicians and Hospitals

"Safety net" providers who serve low-income Medicare beneficiaries would get an extra pay bump

Jan 17, 2025
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Ozempic/Wegovy and 14 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs

Jan 17, 2025
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Healthcare in the Mix in President Biden's Farewell Address

Biden touts Medicare drug price negotiation and gun safety law, but also warns about AI's dangers

Jan 16, 2025
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Supplemental Benefits Offer Few Advantages for MA Enrollees

Those with MA and traditional Medicare plans had similar rates of care and spending on "extras"

Jan 15, 2025
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Hospital Indicted for Fraud; HHS Advice for RFK Jr.; Matt Damon Joins Debt Effort

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 09, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Do the New CMS Rules on Prior Authorization Go Far Enough?

No, say some physicians and advocacy groups

Jan 07, 2025
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This Year's Shkreli Awards: Here's Who Made the List

"We are dumbfounded by the amount of profiteering," Lown Institute president says

Jan 07, 2025
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Opinion
Keep Quality Measures Out of the Exam Room

Patients need space to raise real issues or concerns

Jan 04, 2025
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Broccoli Warning Issued; Dr. Oz vs RFK Jr. on Ozempic; Is Moderate Drinking Safe?

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jan 02, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.

GLP-1 drugs remain out of reach for too many Americans

Dec 28, 2024
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Medicare Will Cover Blood Tests to Monitor for Transplant Rejection, for Now

Test advocates awaiting more details from CMS on its coverage policy

Dec 27, 2024
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In Settling Fraud Case, N.Y. Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay Up to $100M

It's one of the first to accuse a data mining firm of helping a health plan overcharge

Dec 24, 2024
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Congress Ditched Fix to Medicare Doc Pay Cut in Skinny Budget Bill

One warns of "dangerous game" in continuing Medicare pay cuts

Dec 23, 2024
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