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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Common Sense Family Doctor

JUNE 8, 2025

However, as stated plainly in a recent editorial published in more than 120 medical journals worldwide , “This does not mean humanity is any safer.” After peaking at more than 70,000 in 1986, the absolute number of weapons gradually declined from the implementation of various arms control treaties to 12,331 today.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2022

Cato — On December 10, 2021, FDA issued a discussion paper titled 3D Printing Medical Devices at the Point of Care seeking feedback on FDA regulatory oversight of various 3D-printing scenarios, in order to inform future policy development. products intended for medical purposes). products intended for medical purposes).

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Pamela Wible MD

JULY 2, 2025

How to protect your medical license, your freedom, and your patients A physician called me just hours before her sentencing for opioid diversion. military healthcare program $6,000 per tube. government convicted him for distributing controlled substances. Remember: First, do no harm to the government.

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Newly published original research co-authored by My Green Doctor’s Dr. Todd Sack concludes that, “ the medical office waiting room appears to be an accepted, time-efficient, and effective site to communicate knowledge on climate change and health. ” of total U.S.

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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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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

In This Issue : Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Medical Waste: One Model for Improvement OnTrack with your Sustainability Goals? Powering Health, Protecting the Planet – Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Healthcare professionals have always been trusted voices on public health.

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ABIM

JUNE 30, 2025

The Specialty Board discussed the LKA in greater detail, as well as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment development and the integration of public members in ABIM Governance. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Applications are due July 20, 2025.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Mid-Year Formulary Changes (HF 1652/SF 1806): Seeks to prohibit health insurers from making mid-year changes to their drug formularies, ensuring stable access to prescribed medications for patients. Healthcare Access Fund (SF 1572): Proposes an assessment on health plans to support MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance programs.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2022

Cato — On December 10, 2021, FDA issued a discussion paper titled 3D Printing Medical Devices at the Point of Care seeking feedback on FDA regulatory oversight of various 3D-printing scenarios, in order to inform future policy development. products intended for medical purposes). products intended for medical purposes).

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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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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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Permanente Medicine

MAY 22, 2025

The Federation is the national leadership and consulting organization for Permanente Medical Groups and their more than 25,000 physicians. Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals together comprise Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Bridges joined SCPMG in 2008.

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ABIM

APRIL 24, 2025

Chrostowski, DNP, APR-N, ANP-C , asked whether ABIM will offer continuing medical education (CME) credits through the LKA. Thousands of activities are eligible for both MOC and CME via a collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education at cmepassport.org.

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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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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Misplaced Training Dollars: Lack of funding for community-based training impacting the primary care physician pipeline Hospital-based graduate medical education (GME) receives significantly more funding than community-based programs, a disparity linked to fewer new primary care physicians entering the workforce. In 2022, only 24.4%

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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. But what if we used health insurance only for major medical events?

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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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FDA Law

AUGUST 4, 2022

In September 2020, the Agency issued an unfavorable advisory opinion to Pfizer, concluding that the proposal was “highly suspect” under the AKS “because one purpose of the [proposed program]—perhaps the primary purpose—would be to induce Medicare beneficiaries to purchase [Pfizer’s] federally reimbursable Medications.”

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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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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

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. Government.

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FDA Law

MAY 7, 2025

Gonzalez There has been increased enforcement against medical device companies that engage in the pervasive practice of paying third party sales agents based on their volume of sales. Walsh & Sophia R. Gaulkin & Steven J. This scrutiny was enhanced after the Fourth Circuits ruling in United States v. Mallory , 988 F.3d

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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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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2023

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

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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. Complaint, 82. 81, 86, 251.

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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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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

We didn’t have medications that were effective with a few side effects. So I think we’re poised now with the guide model and with the evidence we have about healthcare utilization, impact on caregivers, course of dementia, comorbidity management and all of that. I don’t have access to change the levers of government.

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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. 21 U.S.C. §

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The zero-sum medical day In many healthcare systems the Epic feature is turned on and health professionals are expected to respond. The problem is that doctors work in what I call a zero-sum medical day. Maybe it’s our faulty healthcare model? Absolutely. Without thinking this through we wind up with pajama time.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 25, 2020

Hardeman on police brutality and a public health agenda 24:00 Understanding this moment (COVID-19 and George Floyd) 29:00 The #SayHerName campaign and police brutality’s effects on women 33:00 Emmett and Mamie Till 44:00 Policing in healthcare settings 54:00 What can we start doing tomorrow?

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FDA Law

MARCH 24, 2024

PhRMA argued that Congress established the 340B drug discount program, imposed ceilings on prices drugmakers may charge certain healthcare facilities, specified what those facilities are, and provided compliance and enforcement mechanisms for manufacturers and covered entities.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

Clinical treatment facility” is defined as “a medical setting, other than a hospital, that provides detoxification, risk reduction, outpatient treatment and care, residential treatment, or rehabilitation for substance use, pursuant to licensure or certification under State law.” 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 220(e)(2). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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FDA Law

JUNE 27, 2024

District Court for the District of Texas on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC for repeatedly dispensing opioids and other controlled substances “by filling prescriptions while ignoring red flags.” paid for some medications with insurance while paying for other controlled medications in cash, and Patient M.W. 21 U.S.C. § at 50,376. “A

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FDA Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

Clinical treatment facility” is defined as “a medical setting, other than a hospital, that provides detoxification, risk reduction, outpatient treatment and care, residential treatment, or rehabilitation for substance use, pursuant to licensure or certification under State law.” 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 220(e)(2). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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