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Health care in America: Let that tapeworm grow
Might it still be possible to do well while doing good?
Latest News
New Medicare rule streamlines prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans
About 13% of prior authorization requests that are denied by Medicare Advantage plans actually met Medicare coverage rules.
Conference Coverage
Type of insurance linked to length of survival after lung surgery
Having public or a combination of public and private insurance was associated with worse 10-year overall survival.
From the Journals
Outpatient costs top drug costs in some insured, working women with breast cancer
‘Women think they are insured until they get a diagnosis,’ says the author of a new paper.
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Malpractice risks for docs who oversee NPs or PAs
Even in states that have abolished requirements that NPs be physician-supervised, physicians may still be liable by virtue of employing the NP.
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Luxe vacations, private jets: Medical device maker, surgeon to pay $46 million penalty in kickback scheme
“In recent years, we are seeing a trend toward holding physicians and others on the receiving end of the inducement accountable as well,”...
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Dabigatran recalled over potential carcinogen
The nationwide recall is because of the detection of the nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-dabigatran.
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Nurse makes millions selling her licensing exam study sheets
Stephanee Beggs’ business developed in a “very unintentional” way.
News from the FDA/CDC
Prostate cancer drug shortage leaves some with uncertainty
The therapy lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan will remain in limited supply until the drug’s manufacturer can ramp up production.
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After the Match: Next steps for new residents, unmatched
International medical graduates applied in record numbers to Match2023, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
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Old-school printer helps scientists quickly spot bacteria in blood
An inkjet printer has been modified to print blood instead of ink.