Business of Medicine
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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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Body sculpting, microneedling show strong growth
Dermatologic surgeons performed 7% more cosmetic procedures in 2018 than in 2017.
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Health spending nears $23,000 per family
“Buying a new car every year would be … cheaper than a year’s worth of health care.”
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Unsubsidized enrollees leaving insurance exchanges
CMS’s latest snapshot shows more premiums were paid in February 2019, compared with 2018.
From the Journals
Lancet joins movement to reject ‘manels’
The Lancet Group also issued a diversity pledge, aiming to include more women, people of color, and colleagues from lower- and middle-income...
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Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.
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Burnout gets personal for 68% of physicians
Young primary care providers beware.
From the Journals
Professional coaching keeps doctors in the game
Mayo study looks at another technique to help doctors avoid burnout.
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Poll: Medicare-for-all sees slight drop in support
Public option currently has higher favorability than Medicare-for-all.
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Mayo Clinic takes honors as top hospital
U.S. News & World Report rankings show clinic’s strong performance across most specialties.
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CMS proposes improved E/M payments, additional price transparency for hospitals
The Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule for the 2020 annual update would require hospitals to publish the negotiated...