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Tax law changes affect your retirement planning in 2024
As we enter the second half of 2024, it is important to understand some tax law changes that became effective this year and could affect your retirement savings and tax planning.
Q&A: Are combination vaccines the future for respiratory infections?
Moderna announced positive phase 3 trial data for its combination COVID-19 and influenza vaccine this week, suggesting a combination shot for respiratory infections is on the way.
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'It is our duty': AMA adopts several new public health policies
The AMA House of Delegates adopted several new policies to promote public health at its annual meeting.
Lung cancer screening program identifies airways disease in previously undiagnosed COPD
SAN DIEGO — More than 75% of individuals who underwent lung cancer screening without a reported history of COPD had airways disease, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
'Our patients deserve better': AMA adopts policies to protect health care access
The AMA adopted policies to protect patients’ access to necessary health care in a variety of ways at its annual meeting.
Q&A: Will Moderna's mRNA RSV vaccine increase uptake next respiratory virus season?
In late May, the FDA announced approval of Moderna's mResvia, marking the third vaccine approved for respiratory syncytial virus and first time messenger RNA technology has been used for preventing a disease other than COVID-19.
AMA adopts policy advocating for Medicaid expansion
The AMA adopted new policies on broader Medicare and Medicaid health care coverage during its annual House of Delegates meeting.
AMA: Drug, device sponsors need to include women, LGBTQ+ patients in trials
The AMA announced a new policy that supports requirements for drug and device sponsors to develop diversity action plans so that women and sexual and gender minorities are adequately represented in their clinical trials.
'Denials must not be a mystery': AMA adopts prior authorization policies
The AMA House of Delegates adopted two new policies aiming to reform prior authorization and the burden it causes patients and physicians.
Q&A: Physicians call for federal action to combat rise in cyberattacks
On May 8, the health care organization Ascension experienced a cyberattack that disrupted access to its electronic health care records, patient portals, phones and systems used to order tests, medications and procedures.
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