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NewsAMA: Unfunded mandates most burdensome to docs
The American Medical Association has outlined the most burdensome federal regulations physicians deal with--as well as recommended improvements--in a letter sent yesterday to the Centers for Medicare Read more...
Regulatory forces hit hard
This year was an eventful one for new healthcare regs. Not only did it see the initial launch of the RAC program and the beginnings of the conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10 5010 coding, CMS began to Read more...
State budget freeze squeezes California providers
A budget impasse in the California legislature has tied up a major chunk of cash, putting reimbursement for a wide range of facilities on hold for the time being. While providers like physicians, Read more...
Endocrinologists praise FDA Avandia decision
While some critics have vigorously questioned an FDA panel's decision to let diabetes drug Avandia stay on the market, at least one physicians' group is happy about the news. This week American Read more...
FDA panel votes to keep Avandia on the market
Despite new data suggesting it poses health risks, an FDA advisory panel voted yesterday to keep diabetes drug Avandia on the market. Several members of the panel argued studies citing its risks Read more...
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