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Tennessee’s Medicaid block grant proposal could have deep impacts
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee is requesting the federal government convert the state's Medicaid financing into a $7.9 billion lump sum.
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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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Ongoing research aims to improve transplant outcomes in sickle cell
Over the past 2 years, the majority of novel transplant techniques have been primarily aimed at improving conditioning regimens and lowering rates...
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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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Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures lacking
Osteoporotic fractures contribute significant health costs to the United States, yet secondary prevention efforts are lagging.
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Wildfire smoke has acute cardiorespiratory impact, but long-term effects still under study
While research advances, the unforgiving wildfire season looms, assuring more destruction of property and threats to cardiorespiratory health.
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States pass record number of laws to reel in drug prices
Measures include authorizing imported prescription drugs, screening for excessive price increases by drug companies, and establishing oversight...
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How do social determinants of health play out in physician practice?
Documenting and coding social factors in the patient’s health care needs doesn’t necessarily change reimbursement for their care.
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Trump administration finalizing ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The Food & Drug Administration is finalizing a compliance policy that will target flavored e-cigarettes and aim to clear the market of...
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Insurers to pay record number of rebates to patients
Insurers will pay $1.3 billion in medical loss ratio rebates to patients in 2019 based on collected premiums.