01/31/2012
With the session entering its fourth week, legislators are awash in policy bills while little visible action on the budget has transpired.
01/27/2012
In a letter to Congress this week the AMA once again calls for an end to the failed payment formula that threatens access to care for seniors.
01/26/2012
Four specific issues the WSMA testified on this week.
01/24/2012
Issue briefs covering some of the topics the WSMA is currently working on during the 2012 legislative session.
01/12/2012
A new brochure from the AMA and AARP helps physicians encourage their Medicare patients to take full advantage of available services.
01/12/2012
Insurance premiums in many states remain higher than they were during the height of the last medical liability crisis, according to an AMA report.
01/12/2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a six-week extension to the annual Medicare participation enrollment period.
01/11/2012
Congratulations to our winners: Drs. Greg Balmforth and Cheyess Babcock.
01/10/2012
The Legislative Session is underway. We'll provide you with weekly updates on issues with potential to impact you and your practice.
12/27/2011
Last week CMS announced that 32 organizations have been selected to participate in the Pioneer ACO Model.
12/15/2011
The 17-day special session concluded late afternoon December 14 with medicine coming out relatively unscathed.
12/08/2011
The lawsuit alleges that this cut will undermine federal requirements for equal access to care for Medicaid patients.
12/08/2011
Marilyn Tavenner took over as acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dec. 2.
12/08/2011
Physicians who successfully participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive program in 2011 will have until 2014 to meet Stage 2 requirements.
12/02/2011
PwC's Health Research Institute has predicted the top 10 issues facing healthcare in the coming year.
12/02/2011
A study by Seattle Children's Research Institute found that state doctors balked when it came to delaying three particular vaccines.
12/02/2011
Infection rates in King County are among the highest in the United States, according to a study released by Public Health Seattle & King County.
11/18/2011
We're introducing a number of social media vehicles to promote health and wellness information by WSMA members for their patients.
11/18/2011
The highest court in the country has announced it will review whether Congress has the power to compel Americans to purchase health insurance.
11/18/2011
The instructional videos are designed to help physicians successfully talk about healthy behaviors with their adult patients.
11/18/2011
Series kick-off is December 1. Assistance will focus on Washington state-specific healthcare issues and opportunities for doctors and other providers.
11/18/2011
The two health systems will collaborate to provide patients with the highest quality, cost-effective health care.
11/18/2011
The medical center is the only Pacific Northwest member of a national consortium of 25 neuroscience centers chosen to participate.
11/18/2011
If you buy your own insurance or get coverage from a small employer, the OIC will now alert you to rate changes.
09/08/2011
The revalidation is part of a massive anti-fraud effort required by the Affordable Care Act.
09/08/2011
The AMA's "Health Care Trends" report details this and other developments on the science and technology front.
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