CMS proposed rule would impose new restrictions on payment mechanisms used by state Medicaid programs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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The ACA, which stands for the Affordable Care Act, is a 2010 reform law that increases health insurance coverage nationwide. The AMA explains how the ACA implements reforms to the health insurance ...

SA, explains the science behind the human-animal bond and how pets may help support a healthier, happier life.

The combination of Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic helps recruit physicians, improve retention and expand access to care ...

For the 2026–2027 Match cycle, the vast majority of residency specialties on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) platform will allow applicants the option to indicate geographic ...

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For medical students, time is limited and using it wisely is paramount. Data compiled as part of a research poster written by a soon-to-be second-year medical student suggests that pairing studying ...

No equipment. No gym. Just a wall. Wall sits are known for building lower-body endurance, but they also give your cardiovascular system a unique workout.

During training, resident physicians must learn not only how to manage the care of their patients but also how to efficiently and safely transfer the patient into the care of another physician—a ...

Heart failure can begin quietly. A person may notice they are more winded walking across a parking lot, too tired to finish routine tasks or experience swelling in their feet and ankles. Because those ...

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