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Nonclinical Factors Influence Use of Systemic Anticancer Therapy at End of Life

Differences by race, type of insurance, practice characteristics were significant

Jun 28, 2023
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Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battle

A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk

Jun 27, 2023
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Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

Jun 23, 2023
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MACRA Gets Mixed Reviews at House Hearing

Despite good intentions, it hasn't solved Medicare's physician payment issues, experts say

Jun 22, 2023
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Medicare Pay and Prior Authorization Among Priorities for AMA President-Elect

Bruce Scott, MD, sits down for an exclusive interview

Jun 16, 2023
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MedPAC Recommends Cutting Admin Fees Paid to Docs Under Part B Program

The goal is to make providers more sensitive to drug costs, says MedPAC's director

Jun 15, 2023
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AMA Declares Payment Reform an 'Urgent' Priority

Delegates to hold leaders accountable for progress

Jun 13, 2023
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AMA Wrestles With Part B Drug Costs, Wheelchair Ramps, and Dementia Care

At the House of Delegates meeting, members debated on various topics

Jun 12, 2023
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Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.

Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently

Jun 08, 2023
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How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients’ Options for Breast Reconstruction

Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery

Jun 04, 2023
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Opinion
Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefit

The program is both cost-effective and compassionate

Jun 02, 2023
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Opinion
How Black Americans Lost 80 Million Years of Life Over the Past Two Decades

Groundbreaking study finds 1.63 million excess deaths in U.S. Black population over 22 years

May 24, 2023
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A COVID Test Medicare Scam May Be a Trial Run for Further Fraud

The temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors

May 21, 2023
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Return of Rule Nixing Delivery of Rx Drugs to Medicare Patients Drawing Docs' Ire

"It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says

May 18, 2023
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