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When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pain treatment

KevinMD.com

As I have written elsewhere, the United States is now embroiled in a highly contentious debate concerning the causes of the so-called “opioid crisis.” Prescribing guidelines updated in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Veterans Administration (VA) have become the basis for continuing scientifically unsupported restrictions on patient access to Read more When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pai

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The end of NHS England – What it means for general practice

Practice Index

The Governments announcement last week that NHS England will be abolished has sent ripples through the healthcare system. With the functions being absorbed into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over the next two years, many Practice Managers are wondering what this means for day-to-day operations in primary care. Lets unpack the potential impacts of this seismic shift on GP practices.

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Lake Washington Vascular Ransomware Attack Affects 21,500 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Hacking incidents have been announced by Lake Washington Vascular, Topy America, HealthRev Partners, and St. Charles County Ambulance District and a mobile device has been stolen from an employee of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Lake Washington Vascular Lake Washington Vascular, a surgical center in Bellevue, Washington, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack.

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A successful exit – By Nicola Davies

Practice Index

Im currently working through my notice period towards retirement though anyone who knows me knows that I wont retire as such! Im leaving my role as PM at my surgery; its finally time to hand over to someone much younger someone who has the space in their brain to cope with all the stuff we have to deal with! I was just reflecting on the things Ive done, practices where Ive worked and just how much has changed over the last four decades yes, I am THAT old!

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Aneesh Chopra talks Medicare Advantage

The Healthcare Blog

Aneesh Chopra (these days at Arcadia) and Matthew Holt got into a discussion of how Medicare Advantage is doing. Working with APG (America’s Physician Groups), his company Arcadia found that Medicare Advantage companies who paid capitation got better outcomes than those who were paying FFS for different patients to the SAME doctors. We got into what is really saving money (Humana says there is little cost differential ), what this means for the policy, what is really happening with risk ad

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What every physician should know before buying into a medical practice

KevinMD.com

If you have been offered the opportunity to buy into a medical practice, congratulations! For most physicians, this will be a tremendous opportunity. Being offered an ownership interest indicates that the current owners recognize your worth and are inviting you to “join the club.” It is hard to imagine a greater validation from your peers.

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Medicaid work requirements could cut coverage for 5.2M

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A new report found that millions could lose access to care, even though most Medicaid beneficiaries are working or should be eligible for exemptions from work requirements.

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How to Evaluate Practice Management System Requirements for Your Healthcare Practice

CollaborateMD

Choosing the right practice management system can transform your healthcare practice. It can bring a refreshing shift from scattered patient files and billing information to seamless, stress-free workflows and revenue management. And the right system can help you deliver better care while improving efficiency. But how do you identify the practice management system requirements that truly align with your needs?

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Cigna closes $3.7B sale of Medicare business to HCSC

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The deal, which removes Cigna from the volatile Medicare Advantage market, closed a little over a year after being announced.

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A Complete Guide to Medical Insurance Credentialing 

CollaborateMD

Whether you’re a physician starting a practice or a healthcare provider working to expand patient access, getting medical insurance credentialing is vital. Unfortunately, it’s also a very taxing process. It’s so time-consuming and cumbersome that states like California are considering a bill to simplify the process. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to take the mystery out of credentialing, offering a step-by-step overview while addressing common pitfalls, requirements,

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is regularly updated to reflect the latest healthcare data breach statistics. These statistics and graphs were last updated on March 21, 2025, and are based on data obtained from OCR on March 19, 2025.

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As measles outbreak grows, primary care physicians can promote vaccines by building trust with patients

Medical Economics

Public health experts describe the latest on measles cases in Texas and broader concerns about vaccinations.

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Quest, Google team on gen AI; GE Healthcare plans autonomous imaging

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

GE Healthcare, Synchron and robotics companies were among the medtech firms that used Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference to share updates on their work with the AI computing leader.

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Patient: “It’s an emergency!” Doctor: “No, it’s not”

Medical Economics

Study finds discrepancy between patients and doctors on emergency visit urgency

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Veradigm releases long-awaited financial results

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The health IT vendor hasn’t filed quarterly or annual reports since November 2022. Veradigm was delisted from Nasdaq for failing to comply with financial reporting requirements last year.

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Why branding matters: Elevate your practice and patient experience

Medical Economics

Medical offices may feel clinical, but some personality and warmth will connect with patient emotions.

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Providence names new chief information and digital officer

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Cherodeep Goswami will begin his new role as Providence's chief information and digital officer on May 12.

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Revenue cycle management: Avoiding the most common RCM mistakes

Medical Economics

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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The future of US healthcare depends on smarter immigration policies

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

A former HHS secretary argues healthcare should be able to utilize skilled immigrant clinicians to stem the effects of labor shortages.

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Revenue cycle management: How important is coding accuracy?

Medical Economics

Errors in coding, delayed claim submissions, or ineffective patient collections can result in significant revenue losses, impacting a practices ability to invest in staff, technology, and patient care.

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13 tips for firing practice employees

Physicians Practice

Discover 13 essential tips for legally and compassionately terminating a medical practice employee, ensuring HIPAA compliance, protecting patient privacy and safeguarding your practices reputation.

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When to conduct risk assessments

Medical Economics

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains when medical practices should conduct risk assessments.

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Veto the Virginia PDAD, Governor Youngkin, Please Stand with Rare Disease Families

Patients Rising

By Charles Conway As a father, I am deeply concerned about my daughter Angelicas future if Virginia enacts HB 1724. She has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder that […] The post Veto the Virginia PDAD, Governor Youngkin, Please Stand with Rare Disease Families appeared first on Patients Rising.

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Easing physician burnout: how remote support is reducing administrative overload

Physicians Practice

With seamless technology enabling collaboration between in-office and remote teams, administrative workflows can be managed efficiently, ensuring continuity of care.

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Risk assessments: Why they're important

Medical Economics

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why risk assessments are so important for medical practices.

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Bipartisan Genomic Data Protection Act Reintroduced in Senate

The HIPAA Journal

Earlier this month, a bipartisan pair of senators reintroduced the Genomic Data Protection Act, which aims to regulate the genetic data collected by direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies, which are not bound by the HIPAA Rules. Genetic data collected by HIPAA-regulated entities must be safeguarded in accordance with the HIPAA Rules and there are restrictions on disclosures of that data.

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What are the Top Tools for the Modern Legal Assistant 2024

Northwest Career College

Advancements in technology are now unstoppable. AI and SaaS are popping tremendously compared to previous years, and one industry that has been conquered is the Legal Industry. The work of a legal assistant has always been challenging; each day, it is about great organization, efficiency, and even tech-savvy. Fortunately, several ways, through apps and tools, make life easier for a legal assistant in managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and keeping all operations running smoothly.

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Marriage triples obesity risk in men; significant ADHD misinformation in popular TikTok videos; FDA warns of hemodialysis bloodline shortages – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Spreadsheets, Meetings, Lunches, and Paychecks

Sensible Medicine

Regular readers of Sensible Medicine will understand that this post by Rebecca Silverman needs no introduction. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Every 5-7 years, we each have to renew our licenses and passports, take our cars for inspections, replace major home appliances, or hire a contractor to fix a broken pipe.

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Primary care news round-up (13th to 19th March 2025)

Practice Index

Talks announced on brand-new contract Practices are to get a completely new national contract in England. GP leaders said they have a promise from the Government and are confident that a relationship reset is underway. The news was revealed at a special conference of local medical committees by Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMAs GP committee for England.

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5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family

KevinMD.com

In 2025, I celebrated a monumental milestone: I saw a patient within 20 miles of my home. While this may be a daily occurrence for most physicians, it was something I could not do for 18 months due to a non-compete clause from my previous job. When I left my position as an academic cardiologist, Read more 5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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