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Opinion
'Skimpflation' and the Dangers of Cost Cutting

Here's how to recognize and manage the phenomenon

Jan 19, 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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MedPod Today: 'Medical Freedom'; More Private Equity Harms; USMLE Cheating Scandal

app reporters offer further insights into recently covered topics

Jan 17, 2025
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DEA Proposes a Special Registry for Telehealth Providers of Controlled Substances

Agency also issues final rule for 6-month buprenorphine prescriptions issued over the phone

Jan 16, 2025
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Prospect Is Another Casualty of Private Equity in Healthcare, Experts Say

"Wealth-extraction entities" have no business in healthcare, one doctor argues

Jan 13, 2025
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Opinion
How to Better Manage 'No Show' Appointments

Identifying patterns can improve the health of all our patients

Jan 13, 2025
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Future of Lab-Developed Tests Still Taking Shape

Parts of FDA rule on the tests set to take effect in May as opponents await lawsuit outcome

Jan 10, 2025
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Senate Report Blasts Private Equity Ownership in Health Facilities

"The American public deserves more when it comes to healthcare"

Jan 08, 2025
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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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Opinion
How AI Could Help Solve the Global Blood Shortage Crisis

"Blood deserts" can benefit from high-tech solutions

Jan 07, 2025
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Opinion
Why the Number 313 Gave Me Pause

A new patient's 313-page EHR made me wonder how much follow-up I was responsible for

Jan 06, 2025
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Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.

Insurers review patients' progress to see whether they can go to a lower level of care

Dec 31, 2024
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AI in Healthcare: Accountability a Key Focus in 2025

Regulation isn't expected, leaving industry and health systems to work it out

Dec 31, 2024
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Modest Decline in Patient Portal Messages After Billing Initiative Launched

Policy had no impact on ED visits or hospitalizations

Dec 30, 2024
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