When Your Doctor Is Also A Lobbyist: Inside The War Over Surprise Medical Bills
(By Rachana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) When Carol Pak-Teng, an emergency room doctor in New Jersey, hosted a fundraiser
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Legislative Update
New federal surprise billing law proposed: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Lawmakers proposed another bipartisan bill to help patients avoid surprise medical bills Feb.
Read MoreFlorida dental group fights for out-of-state dentists rather than dental therapists
(By Mackenzie Garrity for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Florida Dental Association is supporting a bill that would allow out-of-state dentists
Read MorePAWS Act passes the House of Representatives
By voice vote on Wednesday, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS) was approved by the
Read MoreThe Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566)
The Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566) was introduced by Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) and cosponsored by Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Matt
Read More3 drug pricing policy experiments to watch in 2020
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — Politicians spent the better part of 2019 bickering over the best way to
Read MoreThe proposed Medicare changes could spell relief for millions of enrollees.
There are coverage gaps in the Medicare program that leave countless enrollees responsible for extensive out-of-pocket costs; however, that may
Read MoreHospitals avoid $4B payment cut — for now
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House on Dec. 17 approved a year-end spending deal that delays $4 billion in
Read MoreIn a first step, Trump administration unveils two proposals to permit drug importation
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released two highly anticipated policy documents Wednesday that, if finalized,
Read MorePAWS, Act – Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers
With an estimated 20 veterans committing suicide a day, a new bill was introduced into Congress to help reduce this
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