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A third of serious malpractice claims due to diagnostic error
Diagnosis errors are a top cause for medical malpractice cases associated with patient death or permanent disability, an analysis finds.
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Appeals court may strike down ACA
Appeals judges appeared doubtful during oral arguments that the Affordable Care Act should survive without the law's signature insurance mandate...
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Using Obamacare authority, Trump aims to shift dialysis care to patients’ homes
The plan aims to increase the number of patients getting dialysis at home and double the annual number of kidneys available for transplant.
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Medicare going in ‘right direction’ on opioid epidemic
About 174,000 Medicare beneficiaries received such medication-assisted treatment in 2018, according to the HHS Office of Inspector General.
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Court halts rule requiring drug list pricing in advertising
Judge noted that the court understands what HHS wanted to do – but that it’s up to Congress to enact such a requirement.
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The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
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Louisiana HCV program cuts costs – and hassles
No prior authorization will be necessary for a specific combination of direct-acting antiviral agents starting July 15.
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FDA warning letters fall on Trump’s watch
The FDA sent 33% fewer warning letters during the Trump administration’s first 28 months, compared with Obama’s final 28 months.
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‘Tis the season … for fireworks injuries
Children aged 10-14 years have the highest rate of fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency departments.
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Health care gets heated on Night 2 of the Democratic presidential debate
Sanders and Harris say they support abolishing private insurance under a single-payer health care system.
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‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate
Health care dominated early on June 26, with candidates using questions about the economy to take aim at pharmaceutical and insurance companies....