Francisco Patino was allegedly portrayed as a legitimate doctor through the publication of a diet book and plan described as the "next Atkins."
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CMS selects 205 applicants for new Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model
Ambulance care teams will have greater flexibility to address the emergency needs of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries following a 911 call.
ACO implementation program Caravan Health looks to digital with acquisition of Wellpepper
Caravan has acquired the startup’s tech, staff and customers.
Moral distress among physicians caring for older adults a persistent strain of burnout
Moral distress has been correlated with traumatic stress, burnout, depression and even intent to leave a position or profession.
Hospitals show improvements in meeting surgical safety standards; deficiencies remain
The good news is that a higher percentage of hospitals are meeting Leapfrog’s minimum volume standards in 2019 than 2018.
UnitedHealthcare denies forcing New Jersey members to use OptumCare provider
States where it operates Medicaid plans have asked for quality coverage while containing rising healthcare costs, insurer says.
Health insurers are abruptly terminating physician contracts
Proposed surprise medical bill legislation has coincided with a significant number of insurance contract terminations.
Trump appoints Vice President Mike Pence to head coronavirus emergency response
“I don’t think it’s inevitable,” President Trump says of the spread of deadly COVID-19 in the United States.
Democratic candidates come at Sanders on Medicare for All costs, logistics
From obesity to rural hospitals, debate features surprising healthcare topics.
ER patients may care less about a doctor’s race and gender than previously thought
Patients rate their satisfaction just as highly if their doctor is white or African-American, man or woman.
