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Unspent war funds eyed to avoid years of Medicare doctor pay cuts
The budgetary shift from winding down military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq could offset the large price tag associated with eliminating the SGR.
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Medicare PQRS: Quality reporting or else
The Medicare physician quality reporting system will use participation in 2013 to determine who will be penalized starting in 2015.
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AMA calls on Congress to block ICD-10 mandate on doctors
Switching to new diagnosis codes would create a significant administrative burden to physician practices at a very inopportune time, the Association says.
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Comparative effectiveness research plan seeks input from all sides
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute expects the public to help shape its mission to determine the most effective medical care.
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Rite Aid clinics place new twist on "doc-in-a-box"
The pharmacy chain is operating in-store clinics in Michigan where doctors and patients interact only through an online video screen.
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More people use mobile devices to look for health information
The increased popularity of smartphones has led more patients to proactively manage their care while on the go.
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New York health plans rapped over out-of-date physician directories
In some cases, patients paid out-of-network fees to doctors who were actually part of a network.
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Arizona internist puts on a show that welcomes hisses
Buyers and sellers come to the annual event "to promote reptiles throughout the community."
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How your practice can get the most from tech support
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
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Kansas Medicaid reform plan wins points with state's medical society
The proposal won't cut physician pay but will set quality goals and establish medical homes.
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Pharmacists say marketing of Medicare drug plans is misleading
A community pharmacy association has asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow disgruntled patients to switch Part D plans midyear.
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Hospital mass layoffs lower in 2011 than at height of recession
Totals, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, still are historically high.
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Oregon requires concierge physicians to register with insurance department
Doctors who offer a suite of services for a flat fee must share their business plan, financial history and practice information.
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Anthem refuses to repay claims
The Blues plan says it paid a fine to resolve mishandled claims. California regulators say the insurer also must pay doctors and hospitals.
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CBO: Medicare demos didn't save much money
A report details the lessons learned from Medicare demonstration projects that tried to reduce costs and improve quality of care.
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States ask Supreme Court to stop Medicaid expansion
The national health system reform law will require states to broaden coverage to people who earn up to 133% of the federal poverty level.
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Maryland envisions "enterprise zones" to attract physicians
The concept would use loan repayment, tax credits and other financial incentives to place more primary care clinicians in areas with significant health disparities.
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Hospital hiring of physicians picks up steam
Health systems also are looking at how to hold onto their existing doctors as competition for their services heats up.
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Patients as partners in health IT
By enlisting tools that patients can use, a medical practice can become more efficient -- and increase patient satisfaction
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Patients feel a little more confident they can pay for care
Many, however, are still unsure about their financial situation, and physician office visits may not return to pre-recession levels anytime soon.
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