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Trump administration rule erodes ACA contraceptive mandate
More employers can choose not to offer contraception coverage under Trump administration rules that narrow the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.
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AAP: Pediatricians can mitigate conflict effects on children
Child health professionals play a central part in mitigating the effects of armed conflict on children by identifying and managing associated...
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CMS delays controversial E/M changes in final rule
CMS has delayed its proposed collapsing of E/M codes, while reducing documentation requirements for health providers in its 2019 fee schedule.
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ACOG: First gynecologist visit between ages 13 and 15
A committee opinion by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends girls attend their first reproductive health visit...
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Experts: Kavanaugh may have lasting impact on health care
With the addition of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts say state abortion rights may diminish and pieces of the federal...
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Tech-based cancer company raises access concerns
Oncologists say a new company that aims to link patients with cancer care and clinical trials through technology has both positives and negatives...
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Telehealth: States broaden options for locations, providers
More states are expanding telehealth locations and broadening the pool of telemedicine providers, while fading out in-person requirements.
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Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
Experts explain when to take disruptive behavior to human resources or the medial executive committee (or both) and the pros and cons of each path...
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Telemedicine: Three fraud and abuse triggers
Here’s how to ensure that your telemedicine practice complies with federal fraud and abuse laws.
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CMS finalizes CAR T-cell therapy inpatient payments
Medical associations are disappointed with CMS’s payment structure for CAR T-cell therapy usage, calling it insufficient.
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5 HIPAA myths in the digital age
Health care security experts dispel five common misconceptions about HIPAA and electronic information.
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Malpractice reforms reduce invasive cardiac testing
Cardiologists in states with payment limits for medical malpractice claims perform fewer angiographies.
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Medical associations want withdrawal of Title X changes
A number of physician associations are urging the Trump administration to withdraw its proposed changes to the federal Title X planning program....
