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Legislation seeks to minimize prior authorizations that ‘deny, delay and aggravate’
Attempts to curtail prior authorizations for patients insured by Medicare Advantage plans have failed in back-to-back legislative sessions in 2019 and 2021, but a new bill has some experts hopeful that the third time is a charm.
Restrictive selection may avoid unnecessary cholecystectomy for abdominal pain, gallstones
Although a restrictive strategy for cholecystectomy reduced the operation rate by 8.3% at 5 years vs. usual care for patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis, the proportion of patients who were pain free did not differ between groups.
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AGA: ‘Keep both patient and fetus safe’ when managing GI, liver diseases in pregnancy
Multidisciplinary care is key when managing patients with pregnancy-related gastrointestinal and liver diseases, with a “paramount goal” of keeping both the patient and the fetus safe, according to an AGA clinical practice update.
Stigma is ‘common thread’ among clinician suicides
Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.
Vitamin E improves serum inflammation markers, histology in MASLD
Vitamin E improved serum markers of liver inflammation and histology in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dollar cost averaging and lump sum investing: Time in the market is key
Most physicians receive a regular paycheck, and sometimes receive a lump sum such as a bonus. A proportion of both should be invested. How should one invest a portion of their regular paycheck?
AI-based GI Genius boosts adenoma, sessile serrated lesion detection vs. colonoscopy alone
An AI-assisted endoscopy module increased adenoma detection, including sessile serrated lesions, during colonoscopy and is recommended in routine practice to reduce incidence of post-procedure colorectal cancer, according to researchers.
Q&A: AGA snubs UHC’s choice to ‘forgo transparency’ in Gold Card program for GI endoscopy
As the launch of UnitedHealthcare’s Gold Card program approaches, the AGA continues to urge the insurer to reconsider implementation of a program that could affect various gastrointestinal procedures and “threaten patient health.”
Stretching, meditation ‘one of the arrows in a quiver’ to reduce muscle cramps in cirrhosis
Both stretching and meditation reduced cramp severity and improved quality of life among patients with cirrhosis and may be considered as nonpharmacologic interventions when treating nocturnal muscle cramps, according to researchers.
Judge blocks Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements
A federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on new noncompete agreements with all workers in for-profit organizations.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read