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Advance care planning codes not being used
March 14, 2019
Few physicians are taking advantage of Medicare payment codes that reimburse them for discussing end-of-life planning with patients.
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Prior authorization an increasing burden
March 13, 2019
Insurers are not following the 2018 consensus statement on improving the prior authorization process, the AMA says.
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What’s the price of rude behavior in the hospital?
March 6, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Simulations suggest it might not stop colleagues from challenging diagnostic errors.
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Scott Gottlieb to step down as FDA commissioner
March 5, 2019
Scott Gottlieb, MD, will be stepping down from his post as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration in about a month.
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Groups of physicians produce more accurate diagnoses than individuals
March 5, 2019
Diagnostic accuracy is highest in groups of physicians, compared with individuals and even specialists.
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AAP: Treating patients during disasters raises liability risks
March 2, 2019
You can learn how to protect yourself from liability when caring for children during disasters with new guidance from the AAP.
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Malpractice suits are less frequent – but more costly
March 2, 2019
Suits against physicians declined over a 10-year span, but the expense to defend legal challenges is rising, according to a report by CRICO.
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Final ‘Vision’ report addresses MOC woes
February 23, 2019
Onerous testing should be out and collaboration in, according to the Vision Commission’s report.
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Palliative care has improved for critically ill children, but challenges remain
February 23, 2019
SAN DIEGO – The availability of palliative care for critically ill children varies across institutions
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Influenza activity continues to increase
February 22, 2019
Over the past decade, the flu season has generally reached its peak by this point.
