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Adults with osteoarthritis who took part in a digital musculoskeletal program had lower rates of knee and hip arthroplasty at 12 months vs those using traditional care.

An investigation of management patterns after initial radiographic diagnosis of small renal masses showed that early urologist referral was associated with guideline-concordant care.

White women were less likely to receive a liver transplant compared with White men, after adjustment for comorbidities and socioeconomic and demographic factors.

Air ambulance services often result in large, unanticipated medical bills for patients. A study by the Government Accountability Office found that in 2017, 69% of air ambulance transports...

Upcoming Hearings/Markups - December 8 - House Agriculture Committee, Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee Hearing: “Review of USDA...

Employer-sponsored health plans can add air ambulance claims reporting to the list of required disclosures that will go into effect in the next several years.

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: This week in Washington: Washington waited for a COVID-19 stimulus and omnibus appropriations bill ahead of the holiday recess, and a deal was struck Sunday night; Attached to the COVID-19 relief provisions and omnibus appropriations bill are a number of health provisions. House/Senate Administration CMS: New Model Option for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Serving Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid CMS: Appli...