People in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building
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5 MIN READ

With ACA upheld, let’s focus on further enhancements

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to tweak it to enhance its effectiveness and reach.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Health care workers in discussion
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3 MIN READ

PA rebrand as “physician associates” will deepen patient confusion

Nearly 25% of patients confused about whether PAs are doctors. Delegates say AAPA’s latest marketing move further muddies the waters.

Scope of Practice
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5 MIN READ

AMA announced policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Welfare work requirements, immigration, vaccine privacy & more covered.

Press Releases
Scientists discussing COVID-19
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3 MIN READ

More resources needed to help millions living with “long COVID”

Funding and research needed to support and provide care to patients with post viral syndromes such as long COVID. AMA policy addresses shortcomings.

Public Health
Open doors of a cell in a correctional facility or prison.
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4 MIN READ

Require access to Rx for opioid-use disorder in prisons, jails

Delegates seek to ensure that evidence-based treatment for substance-use disorders, along with social support, is available in correctional facilities and upon release.

Population Care
Physician filling out a form
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4 MIN READ

Reducing burnout requires commitment from entire health system

Southern California Permanente Medical group focuses efforts to reduce physician burnout by weaving the clinician experience into the organizational DNA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
Hands typing on a keyboard
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4 MIN READ

Clarifications make E/M changes easier to implement

The CPT Editorial Panel has issued technical corrections to help physicians answer lingering questions and simplify E/M documentation.

CPT®
Person measuring blood pressure
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4 MIN READ

U.S. health care should follow this blueprint to boost BP control

The nation’s BP-control rate has been getting worse over time. Health care leaders should follow these eight key steps to reverse the trend.

Hypertension
Scale balancing a face mask and coronavirus
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4 MIN READ

MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models