Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

Moreover, because obesity is a chronic disease, “anti-obesity medications should be continued long term, and we can’t stop these medications, just like we wouldn’t stop those for diabetes or hypertension.” A lot of plans require a prior approval for each dose, and insurance plans are making access really difficult.”

Hospital 66

Hospital Management Diabetes Patients 66

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. We could look at cancer registry linked with… Like, I see here Medicare type big data sets, but then you have to rely on insurance claims and that’s going to underestimate SUD when most people aren’t getting treatment and it’s a tough nut to crack.

Illness 136

Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 136

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Pat Connolly reported on the 2024 Maine Legislative Session: It was a short but busy session in Augusta this year. The AAFP advocates to reform prior authorization and remains focused on enabling physicians and patients to have access to clear guidelines for prior authorization requirements and timely responses from insurance plans.

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Family Physician Family Medicine DO Primary Care 40