From repeal to repair: GOP changes rhetoric surrounding ACA
Questions over the ACA’s future have lingered for months, with Republican lawmakers continually saying they will repeal the health law. However, the GOP is changing its stance and saying they plan to repair the law. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) told reporters the GOP will eliminate some provisions and maintain or change others.
Non US-trained physician yield lower patient mortality rates
British Medical Journal published a study finding Medicare patients who obtained care from physicians who were trained outside the United States had lower 30-day mortality rates than those patients cared for by U.S.-trained physicians.
Trump’s immigration ban throwing off medical students’ Match Day
President Donald Trump’s 90-day immigration suspension is causing havoc for many medical students who are waiting to see where they will begin their residency program. Both residency programs and medical students have to submit their preference rankings by Feb. 22, 2017. However, officials may not permit students to enter the United States as the ban applies for 90 days, causing concern amongst students and program directors.
Bowel preparation has no benefit for video capsule endoscopy
While physicians debate proper bowel preparation for small-bowel video capsule endoscopy, a study published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy says bowel preparation has no benefits for such a procedure.
50% of UnitedHealth, Aetna, Anthem’s spending is on value-based care
As healthcare edges closer to value-based care, UnitedHealth, Aetna and Anthem, three of the nation’s largest payers said they’re spending approximately 50 percent on value-based initiatives.
SearchHealthIT: ACOs likely to survive ACA repeal: 4 key notes
If President Trump’s administration repeals the ACA, accountable care organizations are likely to survive.
Trump’s VA pick vows to not privatize healthcare; Will this put him at odds with the administration?
Despite the Trump administration claiming they will privatize veteran healthcare, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, David J. Shulkin, MD, said he plans to reform, not private healthcare.
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