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22/09/2023

SARH Launching Comprehensive Center for Aging to Serve Riverside, East Los Angeles

The Center, expected to open in 2024, will offer a compilation of primary care, specialty care, and ancillary care needs for the senior population of the region.

06/09/2023

Biden Administration Targets High-Priced Prescription Drugs for Federal Price Negotiations

The Biden administration's groundbreaking move to subject the first 10 costly prescription drugs to federal price negotiations is a significant blow to the pharmaceutical industry.

05/09/2023

U.S. Senate Committee Advances Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) has approved the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act, authored by Senators Bernie Sanders and Bill Cassidy.

04/09/2023

Why Physicians are Opting Out of Private Practice

An analysis by AMA reveals that economic pressures, administrative complexities, and regulatory burdens have driven a significant shift in physician practice arrangements over the past decade.

01/09/2023

The Complexities of Transparent Hospital Pricing

Explore the challenges of achieving transparent hospital pricing as the Biden administration proposes new regulations to standardize and enhance price data for medical care.

31/08/2023

HMA Publishes Dedicated Maui Relief Webpage

News reports put the Maui death toll at 96 as of Aug. 14, but Hawaii Governor Josh Green said today he expects that total to grow with hundreds of people still missing.

14/08/2023

California Medical Board Updates Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The Medical Board of California's updated opioid prescribing guidelines aim to enhance patient access to care while maintaining safeguards. The guidelines emphasize individualized care and flexibility while addressing concerns from the medical community.

10/08/2023

Survey on Patient-Care Hours and Practice Costs, Physician Participation Vital

Thousands of U.S. physicians are about to receive a significant survey on patient-care hours and practice costs. Participating physicians and practices play a crucial role in ensuring accurate data, contributing to improved healthcare insights.

10/08/2023

LACMA President's Journey with Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

LACMA President Jerry P. Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, spoke with the AMA about how the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship is helping him advance equity in his day-to-day practice and his work with policymakers and other key decision-makers.

04/08/2023

2023-24 Best Hospitals Announced by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, announced the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings.

31/07/2023

DHCS Medi-cal Continuous Coverage Unwinding

Physicians need to be aware so practices can stay vigilant in verifying eligibility come July or risk non-payment of out-of-network services

28/07/2023

State's Historic Health Care Win for Medi-Cal Patients Sparks Intense Jockeying

As the lobbying frenzy intensifies, industry leaders strategize a 2024 ballot initiative to secure Medi-Cal payment increases for the long term.

27/07/2023

How SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Could Impact Healthcare

Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of doctors and other care providers in training but ultimately also on patient care.

26/07/2023

Unfair Treatment of Hospitals: The Consequences of Site-Neutral Payments

Hospitals are unfairly treated as a result of site-neutral payments, which aim to charge the same wherever a service is provided, because of the unique services they provide, according to Rick Pollack, CEO of the American Hospital Association.

11/07/2023

Diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050, raising concerns over global health systems, disparities
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The prevalence of diabetes has seen an alarming surge, affecting over 500 million individuals across all age groups worldwide.

10/07/2023

Study Finds “Anchoring bias” Can Delay Testing, Diagnosis
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Anchoring bias can delay crucial testing for and diagnosis of deadly medical conditions according to a new study from UCLA Health.

02/07/2023

Congress Urges Streamlined Prior Authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans
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Congress unite in a bipartisan effort, urging CMS to streamline prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans, ensuring timely access to care.

30/06/2023

AMA Adopts New Policies Addressing Fi****ms, Children's Mental Health, AI, BMI
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The AMA Annual Meeting introduces new policies on firearm violence, children's mental health, AI oversight, and BMI measurement.

29/06/2023

California Legislature Approves Historic Health Budget
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Medi-Cal Rate Increase and MCO Tax Renewal to Expand Access to Life-Saving Care, made to ensure equitable healthcare for millions of Californians and the impact on Medi-Cal providers and the healthcare workforce.

26/06/2023

Study Finds California's Homelessness Crisis Deepens Amid Housing Shortage, Triggering Behavioral Health Issues
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Study reveals California's homelessness crisis worsens due to affordable housing shortage, leading to mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

23/06/2023

AMA to Conduct National Study on Physician Practice Expenses
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AMA's national study, supported by 170+ healthcare organizations, gathers data on physician practice expenses to advocate for accurate physician payment and inform policymakers.

21/06/2023

Supreme Court Preserves Right to Sue for Federal Protections
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Supreme Court ruling safeguards individual rights in landmark case, allowing lawsuits against government agencies for federal protections.

20/06/2023

Apple Unveils Health Innovations in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10
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Apple introduces new health features, focusing on mental health insights and vision health tools. Privacy and innovation at the core.

15/06/2023

The Transformative Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Healthcare
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Artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in the future of patient care, a panel of Southern California hospital leaders said at the LA Bioscience Ecosystem Summit Twenty23, held May 25 on the UCLA campus.

14/06/2023

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Stay, Protecting Access to Free Preventive Care for Millions of Americans
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A U.S. circuit court of Appeals issued a stay of a Texas district court decision that could jeopardize access to free preventive care for hundreds of millions of Americans.

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