MSSC physicians say prior-authorization requirements delay access to necessary care and negatively impact clinical outcomes. What’s more, the problem is getting worse. Last month, MSSC surveyed 812 of its members
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Without congressional intervention, the Medicare physician payment schedule will decrease again next year, this time by 2.83%. Meanwhile the cost of practicing medicine continues to grow, as CMS projects the
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The Federal Trade Commission voted last month to issue a final rule prohibiting most noncompete agreements, including for physicians. The rule takes effect 120 days after formal publication but is
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Plastic surgeon Nataliya Biskup, MD, came away from her 10-day mission trip to Ukraine in October moved by the resilience of her patients ñ Ukrainian soldiers who had suffered grave
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The Medical Society of Sedgwick County received a national Profile of Excellence award this month for its work to increase the number of Black physicians practicing in the Wichita area.
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The 2023 Kansas legislative session included both successes and disappointments on health care issues. The Legislature increased the penalties for violence against health care workers, who have faced a rise
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There is a new, updated form for documenting the treatment wishes of patients at the end of life. The formerly bright pink TPOPP form (Transportable Phy¬sician Orders for Patient Preferences)
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The 2022 Kansas Legislature convened on Jan. 10 for its annual session as physician advocates gear up to continue their vigilance on hot-button issues that impact doctors around the state.
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