CMS Speeds Payments for Docs Affected by Cyberattack CMS Speeds Payments for Docs Affected by Cyberattack
The agency has authorized accelerated payments to help providers facing cash flow problems after a ransomware attack last month delayed payer reimbursements.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Senior Doctors in England to Vote on Improved Pay Offer Senior Doctors in England to Vote on Improved Pay Offer
Senior doctors in England will soon vote on an improved pay offer, which could end months of disruptive strike action, their trade union said on Tuesday, after they narrowly...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Hospital Medicine Source Type: news

Why Are South Korean Trainee Doctors on Strike Over Medical School Quotas? Why Are South Korean Trainee Doctors on Strike Over Medical School Quotas?
Almost 8,000 trainee doctors have walked off the job in South Korea to protest a government plan to admit more students to medical schools, and more are expected to join...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - February 21, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Remote Monitoring: Tailoring Treatment for Patients Remote Monitoring: Tailoring Treatment for Patients
Over 60 million Americans exchanged health data remotely with providers in 2024, marking a pivotal shift in healthcare.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - February 21, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

US Signs Up Record 21.3 Million People for 2024 Obamacare Plans US Signs Up Record 21.3 Million People for 2024 Obamacare Plans
A record 21.3 million Americans have so far enrolled for coverage under Obamacare health insurance for 2024, a 31% jump over the year earlier, and the highest since its...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Time Off Isn't Really Off-Time for Most Docs, Study Finds Time Off Isn't Really Off-Time for Most Docs, Study Finds
About 70% of physicians reported working on their vacation days, and one-fifth reported taking less than 1 week of vacation in a year.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: news

How to Deal With the Hidden Problem of Underpayments How to Deal With the Hidden Problem of Underpayments
When insurers pay less than the rate specified in a practice ' s contract, it can be a significant drain on a practice ' s revenue. Here ' s how to get the revenue you ' re owed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Guardians of Patient Privacy: HIPPA Training for Doctors Guardians of Patient Privacy: HIPPA Training for Doctors
From safeguarding patient trust to navigating privacy laws, physician HIPPA training is imperative.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - December 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: news

French Drugmaker Servier Ordered to Pay $471 Million for Mediator Scandal French Drugmaker Servier Ordered to Pay $471 Million for Mediator Scandal
Drugmaker Servier must pay more than 430 million euros ($471 million) in connection with weight-loss pill Mediator, a French court ruled on Wednesday, saying the company was...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - December 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Navigating the Semaglutide Shortage Navigating the Semaglutide Shortage
Grappling with a shortage of obesity drugs, doctors find themselves at the forefront of strategic decision-making to ensure optimal patient care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - December 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Can Thermal Biofeedback Reduce Pain and Anxiety? Can Thermal Biofeedback Reduce Pain and Anxiety?
A portable device may hold promise for improving sleep and other conditions, according to a study presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - November 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Industry Reps Spend Millions on Resident Engagement, Lunches Industry Reps Spend Millions on Resident Engagement, Lunches
A new JAMA study reports that some resident specialties are more likely to accept industry payments via sponsored lunches. Overall, about 13% of trainees accepted payments.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Kaiser Permanente Inks Landmark Labor Deal After Massive Strike Kaiser Permanente Inks Landmark Labor Deal After Massive Strike
The deal covering about 85,000 unionized workers offer raises and promises of increased staffing after historic worker walkout, but the details must still be ratified by union members.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Analysis Spotlights Economic Burden of Vitiligo in the US Analysis Spotlights Economic Burden of Vitiligo in the US
Determining medical costs will help identify the main expenditure predictors and spending patterns, according to the authors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Information Underload: Device Tracking Seen Falling Short Information Underload: Device Tracking Seen Falling Short
Missed opportunities abound to spot risks with implantable devices. Physicians said identifiers should be included in electronic health records and claims for payment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news