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<p>A study of more than 73,000 primary care physicians (PCPs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) suggest that both are similarly likely to inappropriately prescribe medications to older patients. According to the authors, this study adds to growing evidence indicating that when prescriptive authority is expanded to include NPs, these new prescribers do not perform worse than physicians. The study is published in <em>Annals of Internal Medicine.</em></p>
SAN DIEGO — The ACP has announced the launch of an online hub for internal medicine physicians that offers resources for the prevention of firearm injuries and deaths. The hub consolidates the ACP’s articles and position papers published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, along with videos that provide tips on discussing firearm safety with patients. It also includes links to a
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPAC, has recently voted to recommend that Congress increase 2024 Medicare payments for physicians and other health services. Specifically, MedPAC recommended linking payments to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI), updating them to 50% of the MEI, according to the American Hospital Association.