Inappropriate prescribing of opioids
What role do doctors play in the opioid crisis? A new research finds nearly 30 percent of all opioids prescribed
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Month: September 2018
Medicare Shared Savings Program produces substantial savings
In six years, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), has grown to include 561 participating accountable care organizations (ACOs) serving
Read MoreJudge throws out CMS 2014 rule, now how will CMS determine whether it has overpaid
On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted UnitedHealth’s motion for summary judgement and vacated CMS’s
Read MoreCRISPR’s hedgehog problem: Rolled-up genes can’t be edited, study finds
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Sowbugs, armadillos, hedgehogs … and DNA? The same strategy that some animals use to avoid
Read MoreUnwitting Patients, Copycat Comments Play Hidden Role In Federal Rule-Making
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) A proposal to sharply cut a drug discount program that many hospitals
Read MoreDrugmakers raised the price of 60 drugs in August
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Drugmakers increased the price of 60 products August — a sharp decline from
Read MoreHere’s why Amazon and Apple are betting on medical clinics
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many companies with large offices offer medical clinics for their employees. However, a
Read MoreTake time now to prepare yourself for Medicare open enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15th but it’s not too early to prepare yourself for the choices you’ll have once
Read MoreInfectious Theory Of Alzheimer’s Disease Draws Fresh Interest
(By Bret Stetka for NPR) Dr. Leslie Norins is willing to hand over $1 million of his own money to
Read MoreThe Remedy For Surprise Medical Bills May Lie In Stitching Up Federal Law
(By Michelle Andrews and Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When Drew Calver had a heart attack last year, his
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