It has been more than 2,400 years since Plato demanded to know who will watch the watchmen. The question is suddenly taking on a modern flavor, as nursing homes, hospitals, doctors and other providers...
Make auditors also pay for their mistakes, doc group insists
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 08, 2014
Recovery Audit Contractors making incorrect accusations should also be penalized, the American Medical Association is telling lawmakers and regulators. Physicians, long-term care operators and other providers...
AMA to submit information to federal regulators regarding end-of-life care planning
By
John Hall
Jun 03, 2014
The American Medical Association is expected to release recommendations soon for what physicians should be reimbursed for end-of-life medical consultations. The physicians group issues advisements regularly...
Healthcare leaders press Congress for Medicare reimbursement reform
By
McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Provider groups are pushing Congress to replace the formula Medicare uses to reimburse physicians and eliminate other regulatory burdens.
Study: Daily aspirin increases the risk for macular degeneration in seniors
Jan 09, 2012
Daily doses of aspirin in elderly adults can double the risk for developing the “wet” version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.
Provider groups support ACO concept, oppose implementation regulations
Jun 08, 2011
With the comment period on accountable care organizations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid now over, stakeholders seem to be clear with one voice: While they agree with the concept of ACOs, they...