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Obama administration sets physician network standards for 2015 federal exchange plans

In an effort to crack down on narrow network plans and broaden patient access to physicians, the Obama administration has proposed tougher restrictions for health plans on the federal exchange, beginning in 2015. » Full article

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Legal Notice
A new class action settlement with Baxter will provide payments to distributors and healthcare providers who purchased IG or albumin directly from Baxter or CSL. Click here for more information.

Writing contest: Fighting management challenges and finding solutions for physicians

Medical Economics wants to help physicians compete and win against the challenges facing them in 2014. That’s why we’re introducing a new contest asking you to share your stories, strategies, and approaches to fighting a myriad of management challenges. » Full article

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A free ICD-10 first-aid kit packed with ideas, strategies
Your practice’s income is at risk if you don’t prepare your team for the ICD-10 conversion on Oct. 1, 2014. If you can’t submit claims using ICD-10, you simply won’t get paid. To help, Medical Economics has compiled ideas and management strategies to help physicians and healthcare team members in our ICD-10 Resource Center.
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Top 10 medical schools for primary care

U.S. News and World Report released its rankings of the best U.S. medical schools for students interested in primary care. » Full article

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CMS includes '2014 EHR vendor issues' in Meaningful Use hardship exception

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has provided more details for hospitals and Eligible Professionals who may qualify for the Meaningful Use Stage 2 hardship exception for the 2015 reporting year. » Full article

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