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HHS floats Stark/anti-kickback revisions to support value-based care
Health law attorneys say reforms should remove some of the risk in value-based care arrangements that exist under current law.
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Newly described lung disorder strikes children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The disorder began to appear around the time that biologic therapy became a first-line treatment for young children with sJIA.
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Appeals court to hear prescription drug privacy rights case
An appeals court will decide whether federal authorities can access a patient’s medical records through a statewide prescription drug monitoring...
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Judge rules for insurer in doctor’s allocation lawsuit
Case highlights the impact of allocation of responsibility in multiparty malpractice lawsuits.
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Hypoxia-related discoveries net Nobel Prize
A trio of physician scientists have won the Nobel Prize for their work, which has implications for the treatment of anemia, cancer, and other...
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
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Legislators disagree on new drug-pricing proposal
New legislation by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would require Medicare to negotiate drug prices with manufacturers.
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Prior authorizations for infusibles cause delays, toxicities
A new study reveals the prior authorization difficulties that patients must go through to receive infusible biologics, providing evidence to...
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Business case for interoperability remains elusive
Dr. Robert Bart sees efforts to bring ownership of health data to the individual and a clearer definition of health IT standards as important...
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ACR looks for continued growth in awareness of rheumatic diseases with latest annual campaign
Efforts to raise awareness about rheumatic diseases range from a celebrity public awareness campaign to advocating for legislation on Capitol Hill...
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Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures lacking
Osteoporotic fractures contribute significant health costs to the United States, yet secondary prevention efforts are lagging.