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Insurer Delays Prior Authorization, Patient Loses Limb Then Dies

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022

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How Much Health Insurers Pay Is About to Go Public

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Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
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Industry-Sponsored Cost-Effectiveness Studies Often Biased

Medscape Medical News June 30, 2022
Lawmakers Argue for Changes in Prior Authorization Processes

Medscape Medical News June 30, 2022
Race Drives Disparities in Life Expectancy Across States

Medscape Medical News June 29, 2022
Nurse Who Won't Give Viagra to White Conservative Men Resigns

Medscape Medical News June 29, 2022
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Medscape Medical News June 29, 2022

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No More Anonymity for Sperm Donors: Will That Hurt Donations?

Medscape Business of Medicine June 30, 2022
Murder of Physician Raises the Stress Level for All Clinicians

Medscape Business of Medicine June 30, 2022
Employment and Buyout Agreements

Medscape Dermatology June 23, 2022
Malpractice Case: What Could Have Prevented This Severe Stroke Outcome?

The Doctors Company June 22, 2022
Forget Good Guys vs Bad Guys: We Have Too Many Guys With Guns!

Medscape Blogs June 15, 2022
Ending a Patient Relationship Is Okay if Done Properly

Medscape Blogs June 14, 2022

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