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TV ads must trumpet drug prices, Trump administration says. Pharma tries a Plan B.
If approved, the proposed rule has no government enforcement mechanism that would force the companies to comply.
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MedPAC eyes ‘incident to’ billing
Quality and access to care issues were raised by MedPAC officials and physician groups.
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Feds say ACA’s silver plan premiums will drop in 2019
But market corrections, not federal government action, may be driving the declines.
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Bias in the clinical setting can impact patient care
Health care providers may harbor implicit, or unconscious, biases that contribute to health care disparities.
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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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Employer health insurance: Deductibles rising faster than wages
Two trends combine for an effective 212% increase in worker deductibles over the past decade.
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Upcoming CPT® Changes
In 2019, there will be new CPT codes available for health-care workers to use for non-face-to-face services.
From the Journals
U.S. vs. Europe: Costs of cardiac implant devices compared
Hospitals in the United States spend two to six times more than their European counterparts.
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5 things to know about Trump’s new ‘public charge’ immigration proposal
The proposal has spurred intense criticism from Democrats, anti-poverty activists, health care organizations, and immigrants’ rights advocates,...
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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t...