<ѻý>Unraveling the MultiPlan Mystery; Charity Care Mismatch; FDA Panel Conflictsѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Biden Admin Imposes National Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Waterѻý> Most important action the EPA has ever taken on PFAS, says agency administrator Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>More Health Systems Likely to Drop Out of Medicare Advantage, Analyst Predictsѻý> Claims denials, prior authorizations are just some of the reasons, he says Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>No, a Jail Is Not an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Facilityѻý> How local jails ignore medical guidelines and contribute to the overdose crisis Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>Why Aren't Some Women Getting Screening Mammograms? Social Factors May Be to Blameѻý> Cost concerns, lack of transportation, and social isolation may all contribute, CDC study finds Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>Anti-DEI Initiatives in Medicine Harm Us Allѻý> In pursuit of equality and better patient outcomes, these programs must be supported Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>New WIC Rules Include More Money for Fruits, Veggies, and Expand Food Choicesѻý> Update did not add peanut products to foods allowed, a request by top allergists Apr 09, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Can Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs for Heart Disease -- But at What Cost?ѻý> Intense demand coupled with high costs may place pressures on CMS for years to come Apr 08, 2024
<ѻý>Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?ѻý> The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike Apr 07, 2024
<ѻý>Here's What Medicaid Expansion Can Do for the Health of Your Stateѻý> Texas -- and 10 other states -- should accept this additional federal funding Apr 06, 2024
<ѻý>Despite Pushback, Anti-DEI Congressman to Speak at Medical Meetingѻý> ACEP maintains it values "a diverse and representative emergency physician workforce" Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Physicians Are No More Likely to Be Politically Active Than Non-Physiciansѻý> Why physicians are not more politically involved should be further investigated, researchers say Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Pointing Fingers at Big Pharma Won't Solve Our Drug Cost Problemѻý> Policymakers must work together to overhaul systemic problems in the healthcare system Apr 05, 2024
<ѻý>Victory Over Big Pharma Will Take More Than the IRAѻý> We need policies to address high launch prices and anti-competitive patent practices Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>New Allegations in Doc's Drano Poisoning Case; $535M Behavioral Health Verdictѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>Florida's Stricter Ban on Abortions Could Put More Pressure on Clinics Elsewhereѻý> The closest practical option might be several states away Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Yes, Congress Finally Funded Health Spending for 2024ѻý> The measure signed by President Biden last month leaves HHS funding essentially flat Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>Optum Physician Exodus; Cosmetic Surgery's Wild West; Surprise Health Plan Switchesѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Cracks Down on Care Facilities for Failure to Turn Over Medical Recordsѻý> Office for Civil Rights fines two facilities that stalled on giving access for more than 100 days Apr 02, 2024
<ѻý>Are Federal Agencies Coming for Ketamine Clinics?ѻý> Compliance plans can help in the face of possible regulatory scrutiny Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>HHS Clarifies Informed Consent Requirements for Exams Under Anesthesiaѻý> New guidance follows reports of medical students performing exams without patient consent Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>Court Rules Against Pharmacist Who Refused Emergency Contraception Prescriptionѻý> Case will be appealed to state Supreme Court or returned to district court Mar 30, 2024
<ѻý>What Is Former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Doing Now?ѻý> She talks to ѻý about life back in Boston and reflects on her time at CDC Mar 29, 2024
<ѻý>MedPod Today: IMGs Skip Residency? Butt Lift Gone Wrong; Medicine's Gender Gapѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Mar 29, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>AI's Speedy Kidney Discovery; AI Listens in Clinic; Generative AI Nursesѻý> A monthly roundup of healthcare-focused AI news and research Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Mom's 911 Call for Her Son's Mental Health Ends With His Death After Police Responseѻý> Over 1,000 deaths recorded in past decade after police responded with force, investigation finds Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Nurse Charged in Patient's Death; Doc's Poison Trial to Start; Fake PA Gets 5 Yearsѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Biden Administration Cracks Down on 'Junk' Health Insurance Plansѻý> Under final rule, insurers will have to spell out what these policies do not include Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Hormone Drugs and Brain Tumors; Push to Ban Some Decaf Coffees; $10 Million Rewardѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Mar 28, 2024
<ѻý>Fauci: When Confronted With Misinformation, Stick to the Scienceѻý> Former NIAID director advises public health students on navigating politically charged topics Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Washington and New Jersey Are Reforming Prior Authorization. Is Your State Next?ѻý> Broad grassroots support can make a big difference Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Controversial Travel Policy for Military Reproductive Care Rarely Usedѻý> Policy used only a dozen times in 2023, unclear how many were for abortions Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Docs Decry ICU Closure; Outpatient Facility Fees; Hospitals Eye Sports Centersѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Mar 27, 2024
<ѻý>Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Challenge to Abortion Pill Accessѻý> One of the main obstacles for the plaintiffs is to demonstrate they have the legal right to sue Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Debuts Another Primary Care-Focused Accountable Care Modelѻý> Primary Care Flex will pay ACOs a monthly fee to be given to primary care practices Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Most Moms Knew About Safe Sleep for Infants, But Still Engaged in Unsafe Practicesѻý> A series of small focus groups and surveys led to the troubling finding Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Texas Medical Board Doesn't Specify Abortion Ban Exceptions in Proposed Rulesѻý> Critics call for further clarification around medical exceptions of Texas abortion ban Mar 25, 2024
<ѻý>Out-of-Pocket Insulin Caps Boost Savings -- But Not Insulin Useѻý> Proposed national $35 insulin cap would help some patients, researchers say Mar 25, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Again Tries to Ban 'Aversive' Shock Treatmentѻý> Agency proposed a new ban to eliminate shock therapy for self-injurious or aggressive behavior Mar 25, 2024
<ѻý>More Medication Prescribed for Self-Managed Abortion After Roe Fellѻý> While in-clinic abortions fell, many found other ways to access care Mar 25, 2024