Policy and Legislation
Physicians see the results of gun violence on a daily basis in ERs, trauma centers and morgues, AMA president says.
The Northside hospitals have been cited for not publishing machine-readable files containing charges for items and services.
One of the main concerns is the lack of methods for unaffiliated providers to share or receive good faith estimates in an automated manner.
The agency is investigating the vertically integrated industry for its impact on the access and affordability of drugs.
The group supported predictable payment for radiation oncologists but said the model has been marred by payment cuts and administrative burdens.
AHIP said the Treasury and IRS proposed rule should be passed mostly as is, but should address minimum value calculations.
Plus, Medicare and Social Security are facing long-term financing shortfalls under currently scheduled benefits and financing.
Congress will act prior to the end of flexibilities allowed under the public health emergency, ATA says.
Two orthopedic surgeons, an office staffer and a patient were killed.
HHS data says one in four families in the U.S. has at least one child with a special healthcare need.