Today's Hospitalist

MAY 16, 2025

Like many health care systems, OSF HealthCare—now with 17 hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan—has found that bouncebacks from SNFs are the single biggest slice of that system’s preventable readmissions. It’s also a big reason why bouncebacks from SNFs are so common. ’ ” Follow-up after SNF discharge As Mr. .

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The Direct Doctors Difference

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we look toward the future of our healthcare system, we continue to see a majority of care provided by huge hospital/corporate systems that employ doctors (and now, more and more, employ PAs and RNs to take the place of doctors) to staff their clinics and run their businesses with profit in mind.

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

JULY 21, 2020

We want less insurance demands, less government demands, and less pharma demands on how we practice medicine, so that we can focus on PATIENT CARE and transparency. How can direct primary care be a part of that change? DPC physicians by nature believe in a free market. We believe in individual physician autonomy.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Modern Healthcare honors physicians and clinicians in executive roles for their exceptional achievements in driving innovation, improving outcomes, serving their communities, and demonstrating exemplary leadership both within and beyond their organizations. A digital subscription is required to view the online profiles.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

Powering Health, Protecting the Planet – Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Healthcare professionals have always been trusted voices on public health. This isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s also about saving money, protecting patients, and strengthening our healthcare systems from the inside out.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JUNE 8, 2025

Health professionals who survive a nuclear explosion ( 90% of those in Hiroshima were killed instantly ) would likely face a catastrophic loss of communications, impassable transportation routes, and “ risk their lives amid destroyed infrastructure, dangerous radioactivity, and limited healthcare facilities and supplies.”

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: 1) implement an ICP for adults with complex needs in health and social services organizations and primary care clinics; 2) evaluate organizational and governance factors influencing implementation; and 3) make recommendations from key stakeholders to facilitate scale-up. Study Design: A qualitative multiple-case study design.

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. Because healthcare professionals are among the most trusted voices in society—and that trust extends beyond medical advice into public health, wellness, and environmental sustainability.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

Powering Health, Protecting the Planet – Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Healthcare professionals have always been trusted voices on public health. This isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s also about saving money, protecting patients, and strengthening our healthcare systems from the inside out.

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NPR Health - Shots

OCTOBER 8, 2022

In the pandemic, the federal government allowed anyone on Medicaid to stay on, indefinitely. But that could end soon, raising fears in Missouri that kids in particular risk losing coverage.

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Physicians News Digest

MAY 12, 2025

These numbers extend far beyond healthcare expenses. With aging populations worldwide, these burdens are only expected to grow—placing additional pressure on healthcare systems and economies alike. A Coordinated Global Response Governments and institutions worldwide are investing heavily in brain research.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Written by Pat Moody on Moody on the Market When it comes to healthcare, and primary care in particular, it has become increasingly difficult to remain successful as a small, independent practice. The good doctors say that to state that stepping outside of the traditional box of healthcare has been challenging would be an understatement.

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FDA Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner. The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). Zarzamora Press Release.

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FDA Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have aggressively pursued antikickback cases in the healthcare industry. The Alert described several factors that could potentially violate the antikickback statute.

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FDA Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Realtor argued that the government healthcare programs require that drugs not be “adulterated,” which means that Grifols’ manufacturing processes must comply with all applicable GMPs. 3729) quit tam suit, alleging that Grifols USA, Grifols Biologicals, Grifols, S.A.,

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ABIM

APRIL 24, 2025

Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Dr. Johnson led a discussion with the Rheumatology Board on community practice in rheumatology to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope. Dr. Dave added that many rheumatologists need better access to resources on contract negotiations, insurance updates and healthcare disparities.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2022

The regulatory requirements for the devices that are 3D-printed generally govern the responsibilities of the entities that are manufacturing and distributing the 3D printing equipment for that use at the point of care. The first scenario is a healthcare facility using a medical device 3D-printing production system.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Healthcare Access Fund (SF 1572): Proposes an assessment on health plans to support MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance programs. This bill received bipartisan support and was passed to the Senate State and Local Government Committee. Read the Scope Questionnaire for SF 509. See the bill summary for SF 509.

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Since 2009, TPMG has been affiliated with Maryland-based MAPMG, which comprises nearly 1,800 physicians in 60 specialties, providing care for 768,000+ Kaiser Permanente members in the region. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities.

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FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Richardson — On September 24, 2021, the owner of a pharmacy in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to participating in a felony conspiracy to convert government property and to commit health care fraud in connection with the illegal vaccination of minors between the ages of 7 to 11 with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. By Kalie E.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Along with tracking the health of primary care, the Scorecard provides progress updates on the NASEM report’s policy recommendations for federal and state governments, health care organizations, and payers.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2022

The regulatory requirements for the devices that are 3D-printed generally govern the responsibilities of the entities that are manufacturing and distributing the 3D printing equipment for that use at the point of care. The first scenario is a healthcare facility using a medical device 3D-printing production system.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

This burden of the disease is being felt by patients and healthcare providers. Specific Challenges in IBD Care Even in a country with advanced healthcare, living with IBD in the U.S. Despite living in Southern California, with what many would consider strong access to healthcare, I went undiagnosed for over five years.

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FDA Law

MAY 7, 2025

Two recent cases from the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, however, support the legality of these arrangements in the absence of the government proving certain circumstances. Mallory , 988 F.3d 3d 730 (4th Cir. Sorenson follows the Fifth Circuits decision last year in United States v. Marchetti, 96 F.4th Marchetti, 96 F.4th Medicare or Medicaid).

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 22, 2025

About the Permanente Medical Groups The Permanente Medical Groups are self-governed, physician-led, prepaid, multispecialty medical groups composed of more than 25,000 physicians. During her residency, she also pursued a full-time MBA, with a focus on operational strategy, from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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FDA Law

MAY 25, 2023

The conference will highlight hot topics affecting the healthcare and life sciences industries. Director, Anne Walsh , will moderate a panel that addresses what companies should consider when in the crosshairs of a government investigation. We are honored to have keynote addresses from DOJ and FDA officials.

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FDA Law

APRIL 4, 2023

The South Korean government has recently announced its plan to provide support for the growth of the nation’s biohealth industry, aiming to establish it as a significant and strategic sector in the nation, similar to the semiconductor industry.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 4, 2022

That court granted summary judgment to the government on the APA claim and rejected Pfizer’s narrower reading of the AKS, which would require an element of “corrupt” intent to impose AKS liability. Pfizer appealed to the Second Circuit.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

Government. This episode is a co-production of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center whose mission is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the emergency continuum.

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FDA Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

In its petition filed earlier this month, Pfizer challenges HHS’s interpretation of the AKS as “staggeringly overbroad,” contrary to the congressional intent behind the AKS, and a threat to “almost any activity that facilitates patient access to federally funded healthcare.” Background.

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FDA Law

APRIL 6, 2025

Andrew draws on his government experience investigating and prosecuting violations of the FDC Act, the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and other federal healthcare laws to now represent clients facing those issues. Julie Kims 2022 law school graduation year belies her experience.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

MARCH 14, 2018

From the Detroit News If there’s any more argument to be made about getting third-party insurers — whether government or private insurance — out of most routine health care, here’s one. 6, 2017, from a lab affiliated with Covenant HealthCare hospital system of Saginaw. And it’s a true story. Zane had the blood drawn on Dec.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 31, 2022

The United States filed a Complaint against Texas entities Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, Rite-Away Pharmacy and Medical Supply #2– and its Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), and part owner. Because the Government also failed to provide the Court a written certification in order to comply with Fed.

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FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But the scope of regulatory diligence and its application to post-acquisition activities has broader implications, namely whether the government will hold the Buyer responsible, either criminally , civilly , or administratively , for the regulatory issues it inherited through the acquisition. 2 to continue. ” (emphasis added).

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FDA Law

JANUARY 5, 2023

The Playbook is a guide for healthcare delivery organizations to respond to cybersecurity incidents that threaten device function and, potentially, patient safety. In mid-November, FDA collaborated with the MITRE Corporation to publish an update to the Medical Device Cybersecurity Regional Incident Preparedness and Response Playbook.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 8, 2024

Governors, state cannabis regulators, law enforcement groups and local governments weighed in, as did marijuana advocates and opponents, marijuana industry associations, Members of Congress, federal law enforcement groups, healthcare and human rights groups, unions and trade associations, and private individuals. 21 U.S.C. §

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FDA Law

MAY 19, 2025

We have regularly posted on recognized prescribing red flags that pharmacists have ignored that resulted in administrative or civil actions by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) including against Gulf Med and Coconut Grove pharmacies in Florida and Zarzamora Healthcare LLC in Texas.

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