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Bipartisan bill would boost No Surprises Act enforcement
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (644+ words) Not all highly processed foods are alike, but physicians shouldn't overlook their association with addictive behaviors and adverse health outcomes." There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)aka Lou Gehrig's disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn…...
One wrinkle to surprise billing law? Health plans aren't paying up
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (345+ words) The No Surprises Act created a way to settle out-of-network disputes, but losing health plans aren't complying. New bipartisan bill would fix that....
Pearl of the week: Medicare coverage and leaving against medical advice
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (537+ words) Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by painful inflammation and joint deformities. Two rheumatologists share more about RA." During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early....
Jan. 30, 2026: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (472+ words) Learn more about the AMA's efforts to promote public understanding and confidence in the use of vaccines. Netflix's "All the Empty Rooms" shows what's left behind. Northwell Health builds universal screening and support to prevent the next loss. This boot…...
Medicare Trustees warn about access to care for seniors
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (714+ words) Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children's Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind. Confluence Health's transitional care program enlists semi-retired and retired doctors to cut wait times, improve follow-up care…...
July 25, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (656+ words) The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card. Sleep apnea…...
HHS adopts AMA-backed changes to Medicare's Plan Finder
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (657+ words) The Permanente Medical Group's Linda Shiue, MD, helps patients, medical students and physicians embrace nutrition as a powerful tool for better health." With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what…...
CMS puts patients first by extending enrollments for Medicare Plan Finder
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (590+ words) The Permanente Medical Group's Linda Shiue, MD, helps patients, medical students and physicians embrace nutrition as a powerful tool for better health." With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what…...