Several physician groups have voiced their support for a bill, introduced Jan. 31, that aims to cancel the 2.83% Medicare physician pay cut and provide a 2% pay increase to stabilize practices and protect patient access to care.
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Trump-era tariffs imminent: 7 notes
Throughout the presidential race, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial, and controversial, tariffs against China and Mexico on Day 1 of his presidency.
Cardiac care shifts to ASCs, but CON laws lag
The continued migration of cardiac procedures to the outpatient setting has spurred development of cardiac and vascular ASCs.
UC Davis Health names interim CEO
Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has appointed three new leaders, including an interim CEO.
26 states reporting high respiratory virus activity: 5 updates
The CDC reported high levels of respiratory virus activity across the U.S. Flu-related emergency department visits remain very high, while COVID-19 visits are low and RSV-related visits are moderate, according to the latest data.
FDA approves 1st-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a new, non-opioid medication for adults with moderate to severe acute pain.
Illinois hospital taps former CEO for interim role
Bradley Solberg has been appointed interim CEO of Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, Ill., effective Feb. 12.
Drugmakers increase prices on 800 medications: 5 things to know
Drugmakers have raised the list prices of more than 800 prescription drugs — ranging from blood pressure medications to cancer treatments — by a median of 4% at the start of this year, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 28.
Holy Cross Medical Group adds cardiologist
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group Group has added Laura Verde, MD, to its cardiology staff, according to a Jan. 29 report from South Florida Hospital News.
Prospect to sell Crozer Health
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings has shared plans to sell Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health, including all hospitals, clinics, physician offices and ambulatory surgery centers to a non-profit group of healthcare operators.
