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The controversial practice ā done by just a few other states ā recently cast a spotlight on some prominent doctors. Supporters say it improves performance; detractors warn it discourages taking on complex cases.
The lawsuit is a civil rights case on behalf of Latinos, who comprise nearly half of the programās enrollees. But the advocates who filed it also hope to get class action certification for all Medi-Cal enrollees.
Once-fatal childhood diseases, like cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease and sickle cell anemia, now can be survived into adulthood. But when those patients become too old to see pediatricians, it can be difficult for them to find physicians familiar with their conditions.
A small number of medical practices have been moving to ādirect primary care,ā in which patients pay a monthly retainer for unlimited services. But the collapse of Qliance in Seattle may portend problems with the business model.
Due to poor doctor-patient communication, most people with advanced cancer donāt know enough about their disease to make vital decisions.
A program designed to address the shortage of doctors in rural and poor urban areas could be in peril unless Congress acts.
New research shows that physicians getting H-1B visas account for just over 1 percent of all doctors, but some areas are much more likely to be seeking their services.
They want the stateās new tobacco tax to help pay for a raise in Medicaid rates, but so far Gov. Jerry Brown has other plans for that money.
For patients killed or maimed by medical errors, doctors and hospitals still often deny wrongdoing. But newer programs offering prompt disclosure of medical errors, an apology and compensation for them or their families are growing.
After the medical board reinstated the license of doctor who molested patients, one member ānow president -- secured a $40 million donation for a pet project from the doctorās relative. He says the two events are unrelated. Critics are demanding an investigation.
Latino parents who speak only Spanish are less likely to report having satisfactory experiences with their children's doctors than Latino parents who speak English, a new California study shows.
In direct primary care, a monthly fee covers routine care, limiting insurers' role. But does it really provide better value?
Aging adults with complex needs can get special assistance from doctors trained as geriatricians.
One in four doctors practicing in the U.S. is an international medical doctor. Many foreign-born doctors practice in parts of the country where there are doctor shortages.
As conservative physicians rise to more powerful positions in government, some question whether they speak for the nationās doctors.
A new report finds that major insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealth submitted conflicting lists to the state that were off by thousands of doctors.
The incoming HHS secretary wants to boldly reform the malpractice system, saying hundreds of billions are wasted on ālawsuit abuseā and defensive medicine. Industry experts say premiums and claims are down and āitās a wonderful time for doctors.ā
Older patients who were treated in the hospital by women physicians were less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, according to a new study.
As a Republican congressman, orthopedic surgeon Tom Price introduced bills to protect doctorsā financial interests.
Many consumers find that doctors listed in their planās directories arenāt accepting new patients, charge large concierge fees or may not even be in the network. Regulators donāt check.
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