The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Personal responsibility was important, some aides argued, but what about the libertarian view that the government had no business requiring people to buy something? Bush Administration and reached an agreement to redirect a multi-million dollar fund for Massachusetts hospitals to provide subsidized health insurance for lower income workers.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 16, 2025

WITH PATIENT ACUITY levels rising in hospitals, it makes sense that the patients being discharged to SNFs are likewise increasingly complex. That’s when the health system turned to a company that provides a turnkey SNF-care program. It’s also a big reason why bouncebacks from SNFs are so common.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Many seemed to blame physicians as much as insurers and the government for everything they experience as wrong in healthcare, from long waits to Covid-19. They want time to spend with patients, to find the root cause of illness, provide lifestyle support, and help with treatment compliance. But what can be done?

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

About Permanente Medical Groups Permanente Medical Groups are self-governed, physician-led, prepaid, multispecialty medical groups composed of more than 25,000 physicians. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities. million Kaiser Permanente members. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JUNE 8, 2025

In 2024, the New York City Department of Health held a series of workshops on hospital emergency responses to an improvised nuclear detonation by a nonstate terrorist actor. The world is woefully unprepared for the health consequences of the use of a single nuclear device, much less a nuclear war.

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

NWP and TPMG are physician-led, independent Permanente Medical Groups who partner exclusively with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to provide care for their patients in Oregon, southwest Washington, and Northern California. Consolidation of hospitals, medical groups, and health plans are occurring throughout the United States,” said Dr. Koh.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Adults with complex needs require health and social services from a variety of providers, which can lead to frequent use of services. Outcome Measures: Organizational and governance factors influencing the implementation of ICP, and recommendations to facilitate scale-up. Study Design: A qualitative multiple-case study design.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Kaiser Permanente is comprised of the Permanente Medical Groups and Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals. 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. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Willingness to participate in a clinical trial was associated with trust in universities/hospitals (OR=4.91; 1.35-17.89) 4.47) and local/state governments (OR=2.30; 1.17-4.52) 17.89) and the drug companies (OR=; 4.14; 1.77-9.67). Trust in information from federal (OR=2.27; 1.16-4.47)

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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. in hospital- or system-owned practice and 23% in academic faculty practice. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Deana Hendrickson, 66, who provides daily care for three young grandsons in Los Angeles, sought an additional MMR shot, though she was vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella as a child, in case her immunity to measles had waned. “I’m sort of hectoring,” she acknowledged. The nation’s health secretary, Robert F.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 22, 2025

Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals together comprise Kaiser Permanente. 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.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

AUGUST 18, 2021

​ ​The strength of the movement comes from a grassroots force of physicians who are unhappy with the care they can provide in the traditional fee-for-service model of medicine which depends on the patient coming in for a visit and being billed through insurance for each encounter.

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FDA Law

JUNE 15, 2022

Kirschenbaum — In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final rule to significantly decrease the rate the government will reimburse 340B hospitals in 2018 for outpatient prescription drugs from average sales price (“ASP”) plus 6% to ASP minus 22.5%. By Faraz Siddiqui & Alan M. 52494 (Nov.

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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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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. The bill passed by a voice vote and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 7, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. Government. It is also episode 4 in a 5 episode series focused on agitation in children and adolescents.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Donors, government ministries, agencies and academic partners regularly cascade requests for data that multiply and complicate the simple interaction into a complex, and often redundant, set of data requirements for the same singular interaction. Digital uptake is more prevalent in high-volume and urban hospital networks.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Tianeptine is sold in a number of countries as a government-approved treatment for depression. It claimed to provide “an unparalleled solution to cravings for opiates.” “That’s what tends to get people into trouble,” Dr. Hannah Hays of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, said.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

For instance, the UK government’s initiative to install solar panels on National Health Service sites is projected to save each site up to £45,000 annually, amounting to approximately £13 million in total savings per year. The breadth of services provided by modern day medicine is profound. hospital could save $240,000 per year.”

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Joseph, the family medicine practice is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, patient-centered primary care in SW Michigan without reliance on insurance companies for payment of services. they provide free sports physicals for youth in Berrien Springs and New Buffalo. Joseph, P.C., Anchored at 147 Peace Boulevard in St.

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Without even forming an enquiry committee, he was suspended for a few days by the hospital administration in order to satisfy the public. Even though doctors are in no way responsible for the lack of facilities in hospitals like lack of beds, delay in getting blood test results, delay in getting a slot for scanning, etc.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

” “Whether you’re the call center agent, the receptionist, [or] the lab tech, you participate and you provide the input into innovation,” said Dr. Nguyen. The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8

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BMJ

JULY 17, 2020

8 For example, prestigious medical schools and hospitals could use official WeChat accounts to share information and news with the general public. 8 For example, prestigious medical schools and hospitals could use official WeChat accounts to share information and news with the general public.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 5, 2023

Claud — As we turn into the New Year, we offer a few items of interest in digital and telehealth regulation, enforcement, and compliance that may provide some helpful guideposts for stakeholders. Digital providers and manufacturers not only have the concerns of the FDA to consider, but those of the FTC as well. By John W.M.

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FDA Law

JUNE 22, 2022

This matter is the latest in a recent string of large monetary settlements between the government and health care providers involving employee diversion. Lax Controls Provided Employees with Opportunity to Divert. In short, the employees were provided the opportunity to not only commit the crimes but that they went undetected.

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Why MyChart messages create a challenge for hospital systems So more contact and connection between doctors and patients seems like a good thing, right? Some of these Epic features can create the expectation of concierge-level service — a challenge at a time when hospitals are facing a global pandemic with crisis-level staffing.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 340B program, authorized under Section 340B of the Public Health Services Act and administered by HRSA, imposes a ceiling price on pharmaceutical manufacturer sales to “covered entities,” which are certain health clinics that receive federal funding and certain types of safety net hospitals to provide them drugs at lower prices.

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FDA Law

JULY 17, 2022

Currently, a health care provider identifies any discarded quantity from such a vial in the claim using a JW modifier, and Medicare Part B pays for both the utilized and the discarded amount. The following example is provided in the preamble: If Part B paid a total of $1.5

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FDA Law

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The final guidance therefore may have significant implications for a wide range of stakeholders, including not only software developers but also health care providers, hospitals, patients and payors. Interpretation of Statutory Criteria Under the Final Guidance.

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FDA Law

MAY 3, 2021

Recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press releases continue to show evidence of reported registrant civil settlements with the Government alleging recordkeeping and reporting deficiencies. Part 1 provides background and explains the scope of DEA cyclic and on-site inspections. Background. 21 U.S.C. § We expect this trend to continue.

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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. § 18 U.S.C. § Graves , 2021 U.S.

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FDA Law

MAY 3, 2021

Recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press releases continue to show evidence of reported registrant civil settlements with the Government alleging recordkeeping and reporting deficiencies. Part 1 provides background and explains the scope of DEA cyclic and on-site inspections. Background. 21 U.S.C. § We expect this trend to continue.

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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. § 18 U.S.C. § Graves , 2021 U.S.

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Doctors for America

JUNE 30, 2025

In the wake of ever rising healthcare costs, Medicaid provides a major lifeline for many Americans at all stages of life, from cradle to grave. How Are Income and Wealth Linked to Health and Longevity (Urban Institute and Center on Society and Health, Apr.

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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

Highlights from the data so far show that 91% of respondents are clinically active, with a large majority practicing in hospital- or system-owned offices, private practice or academic faculty practice, and more than half in multi-specialty group practice. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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