Waterpik’s Popular Portable Water Flosser Is At Its Lowest Price Of The Year
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Board Restricts Doctor’s License Over COVID Misinfo
The Medical Commission in Washington state has restricted the license of Idaho pathologist Ryan Cole, MD. In an order dated January 4, the commission concluded that Cole spread misinformation related to COVID-19 and failed to meet the standard of care for a number of patients during the pandemic. As a result, the commission restricted Cole […]
Have a Story About Private Equity Ownership? The FTC Wants to Hear From You
PHILADELPHIA — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is interested in hearing from physicians about their experiences with private equity involvement in healthcare as well as other marketplace issues, FTC chair Lina Khan said Wednesday at the annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “It’s difficult to overstate how valuable your stories, your experiences […]
Healthcare Closely Watching FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes
A newly proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would ban non-compete clauses is being watched closely by the healthcare industry, already strained by staffing shortages and affected by changes in ownership structure even before the pandemic. The rule, if finalized after public comments are received for the next 2 months, would prevent […]
Report Details ‘Massive Global Failure’ in Response to COVID-19
The Lancet Commission called for a major overhaul to the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health policy following the estimated deaths of more than 17 million people worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This staggering death toll is both a profound tragedy and a massive global failure at multiple levels,” according to […]
MedPAC Commissioners Mull Proposals to Change Part B Drug Payment
WASHINGTON — Members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) spoke up Friday in favor of considering new approaches to the way Medicare pays for Part B drugs. “I think we’re going in the right direction,” said commissioner Gary Poulsen, MBA, of Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. “I think this is an improvement.” […]