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Improving Patient Communication

CDOCS

The question often becomes, how can we overcome this disparity in attitudes towards our professional network of referrals? link] Dated June 2019. & To us it seems simple; we work with our colleagues on a daily basis.& Our patients’ thoughts focus on the time, pain, and money regarding the procedure they need.

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Could the Road to an AKS Violation Be Paved with Good Intentions? Pfizer Asks SCOTUS

FDA Law Blog

In June 2019, Pfizer sought an OIG advisory opinion to ensure that its proposal would not run afoul of federal law. Now, after an unfavorable HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) advisory opinion and two defeats in court, Pfizer has appealed the Second Circuit’s decision to the Supreme Court. Background. Borrasi, 639 F.3d

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

The initial RCT published on physician coaching in JAMA in 2019 showing that coaching improves quality of life. Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. When I was a junior faculty, coaching wasn’t a thing. We address: What is coaching? How does it differ from therapy? link] Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Indeed, matey.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 24(b) (emphasis added).

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The 340B Showdown: HRSA Proceeds Towards Enforcement Despite Litigation

FDA Law Blog

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), which reported that discounted purchases totaled $38 billion in 2020, a 27% increase compared to 2019. By Faraz Siddiqui — The 340B drug pricing program has been booming, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”), the agency under the U.S.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 24(b) (emphasis added).

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

Then take a moment to reflect on your unique plate. How closely does your current diet and lifestyle reflect the above plate? Whole​ ​wheat​ ​bread,​ ​brown​ ​rice,​ ​and​ ​whole-wheat​ ​pasta​ ​are also​ ​good​ ​sources​ ​of​ ​carbohydrates. However,​ ​their​ ​whole​ ​grains​ ​are​ ​processed​ ​, and​ ​therefore,​ ​some nutrients​ ​are​ ​lost.​