DSHS Urges Measle Monitoring as More Cases Confirmed
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed measles cases in Gaines and Lubbock counties as well as in Houston. Officials urge physicians to report any more suspected cases immediately for investigation. Read more.
Methodist Hospital Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Methodist Hospital was identified as one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. Compared to peer hospitals, those ranked Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals operated at lower cost and had better outcomes, recording significantly higher inpatient survival rates, fewer patients with complications, lower readmission rates and up to nearly $7,000 less in total costs per patient case. Learn more.
Aetna Cuts Payments for NPP-Provided Care
Starting April 1, Aetna will pay physician practices only 85% of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's allowed amounts for services provided by non-physician practitioners (NPPs) - regardless of whether they bill Medicare directly or "incident-to" physician supervision. Learn more.
"You Can Make a Difference": Physicians Charge Capitol for First Tuesdays
TMA members gathered in Austin this week to advocate directly to lawmakers on behalf of medicine. Their efforts, alongside physician testimony that same day, bolstered medicine's visibility and message at the capitol. Read more.
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