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Trump administration asks court to invalidate ACA
Federal attorneys argue that provisions of the health care law cannot be severed from the whole and thus, the entire ACA should be struck down....
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Pretrial screening panels: Do they reduce frivolous claims?
At least 17 states have pretrial screening panels that examine medical malpractice cases. Opinions are mixed about whether the panels are useful...
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Courts temporarily block Title X changes
The Trump administration wants to restrict funding from clinics that provide abortion counseling or that refer patients for abortion services.
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CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing....
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Report: Part B funds stable, hospital trust running out
Annual report shows Medicare’s Part B trust fund is secure, while Medicare’s Part A trust fund will deplete in 7 years.
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Malpractice: Diagnostic errors top allegation involving children
Obstetricians, pediatricians, and orthopedic surgeons most often named in pediatric malpractice claims.
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CDC clarifies opioid prescribing guidelines in cancer, sickle cell disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clarified its guidelines on opioid prescribing after concerns surfaced that insurers were...
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Malpractice: More lawsuits does not equal more relocations
Physicians who have been sued multiple times are no more likely to relocate geographically than doctors who have never faced a claim, a new...
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Psychiatrists sue ABPN over its MOC process
The lawsuit contends that the board has created a monopoly over the MOC market and is violating antitrust laws.
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Session encourages action on improving gender equity
“Without deliberate focus and attention, it will take 200 years to close the gender equity gap worldwide."
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ABIM contests class-action lawsuit, asks judge to dismiss
The plaintiffs are asking a judge to find ABIM in violation of federal antitrust law and to bar the board from continuing its MOC process.
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ACC launches new recertification pathway
Plus, ABIM responds to class-action lawsuit making antitrust claims regarding MOC.
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Match Day 2019: Residency spots increase, but improvements needed
For the seventh straight year, the Main Residency Match experienced record growth, with more spots for residency programs and a higher number of...
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Advance care planning codes not being used
Few physicians are taking advantage of Medicare payment codes that reimburse them for discussing end-of-life planning with patients.
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AAP: Treating patients during disasters raises liability risks
You can learn how to protect yourself from liability when caring for children during disasters with new guidance from the AAP.