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Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) physician fee schedule (PFS) included a reimbursement increase for emergency department evaluation and management (E/M) codes.

With a $6 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, Medline will begin manufacturing face masks at its Lithia Springs, Ga., plant in January, according to a Nov. 18 announcement.

At a special meeting in November, American Medical Association delegates voted to formally establish a section for private practice physicians.

Surgery and procedure-related allegations make up the biggest share of medical malpractice claims, according to an October report by Coverys, a provider of medical professional liability insurance.

ValuePenguin, a resource for consumers looking to make more informed financial decisions, identified the largest medical insurance providers in each state and Washington, D.C.

Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International is partnering with real estate services and development company OGA to develop an outpatient medical building in Murfreesboro, Tenn., according to a Nov. 17 announcement.

Citing an influx of public comments, CMS decided to postpone updating its Overall Hospital Quality ratings in January 2021. 

Orlando (Fla.) Health and Jewett Orthopedic Institute broke ground on a 197,000-square-foot orthopedic complex Nov. 17, the health system announced.

Titanium Partners will redevelop the UnitedHealth Group office building in Duluth, Minn., into a medical center with a surgery center, local ABC affiliate WDIO reported Nov. 17.

Shore Capital Partners entered into a deal with Denver-based Women's Health Group, the firm announced Nov. 18.