New York CME Requirements

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State high court to rule on physicians' duty of care

Do physicians owe a duty of care to someone other than their patients? This question is at the center of a case before the New York Court of Appeals after a bus driver was injured in a head-on collision with a car driven by a recently discharged patient.

Judicial Advocacy
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Ruling could restrict access to psychiatric care

Mental health parity is at the center of a case between physicians and Anthem, Inc., one of the largest health insurers in the country. The complaint alleged that Anthem reimbursed psychiatrists less than non-psychiatric physicians who provided comparable medical services.

Judicial Advocacy
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10 top states where health insurers dominate: New study

An annual analysis of commercial health insurance markets revealed the 10 most competitive and 10 least competitive states among health insurers. Find out where your state ranks.

Access to Care
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VA seeks physician assistance in boosting referrals for veterans

Following recent adoption of the veterans’ health care reform law, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to physicians in private practice to make sure veterans have access to timely medical care.

Population Health
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Physicians go to court for their mental health patients

Physicians are taking on the issue of mental health parity in a case against UnitedHealthcare, claiming the payer has “systematically implemented unlawful and deceptive practices.”

Judicial Advocacy
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Large GME geographic imbalances exist, says new study

With a population of roughly 600,000, Washington, D.C., receives about $173 per person in Medicare GME payments, while Wyoming receives $2.91 per person, despite a similar population size.

GME Funding