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CMS Proposed Payment Changes for Outpatient Procedures
On July 14, 2014, the CMS released its Proposed Hospital Outpatient Prospective…
Physicians Lose Right of Free Speech
I’m all for free speech and very hostile to censorship. The response…
Michael Little Offers Insights on FDA’s 2014 Regulations for LDTs
On July 31, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its…
Health Insurance Benefits: Can You Have It Your Way?
As the percentage of large employers that consider a shift to defined…
Andre Blackman: Sustain or Die Manifesto [PODCAST]
Andre Blackman is an influential and connected agent of change/innovation within the…
Better Health IT: Is Sending Docs to Tech School the Answer?
An article in Information Week caught my eye recently. It reviews a new program…
Are ACOs Just HMOs in Disguise?
When we talk about Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) , a lot of…
Scrutinizing Adherence Must Not Be Shortsighted
Considering how critical taking medications as prescribed is to managing chronic diseases…
Health Wonk Review: August Recess Edition
Today, it is my distinct pleasure to host the month’s only issue…