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Expansion of the Medicare Advantage program

Jeff Atkinson

In the last 10 years, the number of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage has more than doubled, to 24.4 million as of 2020. That represents more than one-third of all Medicare beneficiaries. Th....

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Before you go…

Bruce Armon

  Physicians are committed to and want to heal people - even, for many, outside of their "main" job. During their "spare" time, these physicians take on medical mission work both in the United States and ....

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Licensing, credentialing and hospital privileges - oh my!

Marcia Horn Noyes

As a new resident at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, internal medicine physician Sara Hawatmeh, M.D., had already secured her state medical license before starting residency, thanks to the help of her r....

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Growth in Medicare - and in proposals to change how it is funded

Jeff Atkinson

Medicare is a program undergoing significant growth, and there are several proposals on the table that could change it. There are Two types of plans Medicare delivers care through two main programs: Original Me....

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Trump’s Plan to Cut Federal Health Care Spending

Jeff Atkinson

The plans of President Trump and congressional Republicans for reducing health care spending are a work in progress. Republicans prioritized tax cuts for people with high incomes, as well as increased spending ....

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You’ve got the degree and the training. How about the license?

Kevin Caldwell

The basis for medical licensure in any state or jurisdiction today is that state’s Medical Practice Act (MPA). In every state, an MPA is the statutory provision for establishing a state medical board, set....

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Affordable Care Act poses challenge for hospital recruiters

PracticeLink

More than 30 million additional Americans have access to health insurance due to the Affordable Care Act. Anticipated doctor shortage As health care reform and an aging population create a demand for docto....

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Reform, repeal, repeat: Health care policies of the presidential candidates

Jeff Atkinson

The health care policies of the leading presidential candidates reflect the party divisions of the past several years. Hillary Clinton favors continuing and improving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ....

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What do physicians need to know about the FCVS?

Jodi Cash

  Many physicians wonder what they need to know about the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS). The FCVS provides a permanent archive of physicians’ and physician assistants’ acad....

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Infographic: Do physicians understand the Affordable Care Act?

PracticeLink

A recent physician poll conducted by QuantiaMD found that most physicians feel uninformed about the Affordable Care Act. Want to be in the know about health care reform - and its impact on your practice? Check....

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