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JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
Publish date: March 5, 2021
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
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When the X-Waiver gets X’ed: Implications for hospitalists
Publish date: February 17, 2021
Hospitalists can be leaders in further adopting buprenorphine as standard of care for people with OUD.
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President Biden kicks off health agenda with COVID actions, WHO outreach
Publish date: January 21, 2021
President Biden issued an executive order requiring masks and physical distancing in all federal buildings.
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Eliminating hepatitis by 2030: HHS releases new strategic plan
Publish date: January 14, 2021
The United States “is currently facing unprecedented hepatitis A outbreaks, while progress in preventing hepatitis B has stalled, and hepatitis C rates nearly tripled.”
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Feds to states: Give COVID-19 vaccine to 65+ and those with comorbidities
Publish date: January 13, 2021
The federal government will also increase the number of sites eligible to receive vaccine – including some 13,000 federally qualified community health centers.
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COVID-related harm to HCWs must be tracked more rigorously: NAS panel
Publish date: December 15, 2020
Although the data are still limited, the prevalence of burnout and suicide points to a serious concern, according to the report.
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Quick Byte: Global health before COVID-19
Publish date: December 14, 2020
A glance back at global public health before COVID-19.
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Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
Publish date: December 7, 2020
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
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SHM urges Congress to reverse changes in reimbursement rates under 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Publish date: December 4, 2020
“These cuts are coming at the exact wrong time,” said SHM CEO Dr. Eric Howell.
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Medicare finalizes 2021 physician pay rule with E/M changes
Publish date: December 3, 2020
“This finalized policy marks the most significant updates to E/M codes in 30 years, reducing burden on doctors imposed by the coding system and rewarding time spent evaluating and managing their patients’ care.”
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