Prison cell
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5 Min Read

How embedded pharmacists can improve correctional health care

To improve health outcomes in incarcerated populations, embedded pharmacists have become a vital part of the care team. Find out more.

Scope of Practice
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5 Min Read

How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

Digital
Graphic of the state of Oklahoma
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5 Min Read

Why Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in their constitution

Oklahoma voters chose Medicaid expansion, which will extend coverage to 200,000 more people and may help those who lose their employer-based insurance.

Medicare & Medicaid
Microscope
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4 Min Read

Cutting Medicare pay during COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t make sense

Physicians practicing certain medical specialties, already facing severe economic strain, may be subject to big Medicare pay cuts in 2021.

Medicare & Medicaid
Woman staring down at mobile device.
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3 Min Read

Why telehealth progress could be erased if Congress fails to act

Most telehealth coverage for Medicare patients is set to expire. Here’s how to maintain seniors’ access to care while they stay safe at home.

Digital
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3 Min Read

AMA announces CPT code for antigen tests in the fight against COVID-19

New code is the latest in a series that enhances the reporting of innovative tools now available to advance medicine's goals.

Press Releases
Patient receiving anesthesia
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2 Min Read

COVID-19 doesn’t require end-run around scope-of-practice laws

VA memo encourages allowing nurse anesthetists to practice without doctor supervision, part of broader move to bypass state scope-of-practice laws and in some cases diminish physician-led team care.

Scope of Practice
Prescription bottle in a maze
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5 Min Read

Prior auth survey findings underscore need for legislative action

Survey finds lengthy prior authorization process often delays care and can lead to patient harm, but payers are not moving on agreed-upon reforms.

Prior Authorization
Self measured blood pressure device
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5 Min Read

6 takeaways doctors should know about the new SMBP policy statement

A joint policy statement from the AMA and American Heart Association reviews the effectiveness of self-measured blood pressure monitoring in diagnosing and managing hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness