ACA: Don’t Hold Your Breath for Meaningful Health Care Reform
One clinician reflects on the effects of “managed care” on the health care system.
Policy
ACP Asks Congress to Reconsider Repealing Obamacare
The 115th US Congress is wasting no time considering reforms to the outgoing president’s signature healthcare legislation.
Trump Administration and Health Care Policy: The Future of the Affordable Care Act
The ACA is likely to be partially or fully repealed, though it is uncertain how physician practices and the benefits of the 20 million newly-insured will be affected.
Medicare Readmission Rates Drop With Penalties Under Affordable Care Act
Passage of the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program under the Affordable Care Act is associated with a more rapid decrease in 30-day risk-standardized readmission rates.
First Round of HIPAA Audits: Are Providers Missing the Mark?
Providers are still not doing some of the most basic tasks required by the law.
The Handoff: Your Week in Endocrinology – 12/9/16
This week, read about the US Surgeon General’s report on increased use of e-cigarettes among youths, the Senate’s vote on the 21st Century Cures Act, and more.
Physicians Discuss Benefits, Drawbacks of Electronic Health Records
Physicians recently met in Seattle to discuss the difficulties and benefits associated with electronic health records in a third town hall meeting on the subject.
Addressing Inefficiencies in Medical Billing
Simplification, consolidation, and real time point-of-care information could address the inefficiencies in the medical billing system.
Some Changes Possible for Health Care Legislation in 2016
Given the current political climate and issues of bipartisan concern, 2016 could see certain changes to health care legislation.
Researchers Note Push for Greater Transparency in Clinical Research
Greater transparency is being promoted in clinical research, according to a health policy brief published in Health Affairs.
