BRG Directors On The State Of Tariffs And Hospitals
The impact of Trump administration tariffs on hospitals is beginning to show up on invoices and in vendor contracts, even as the full financial hit remains unclear. Directors at consulting firm BRG say planning — not panic — tops their advice to clients.
MAHA Report Calls For Increased Scrutiny Of Drug Advertising
The Trump administration on Tuesday pledged to ramp up federal oversight of drug advertising, update dietary guidelines and slash unnecessary regulations as part of its strategy to boost the health of America's children and curb the rise in childhood chronic disease.
Federal IT Rule May Silence Doctor Fax Machines
A new federal IT rule is expected to quicken the insurance prior authorization process and make drug prices readily available during doctor visits. The rule may also help silence that distinctive bleep-bleep screech of the medical office fax machine.
BRG Directors On The State Of Tariffs And Hospitals
The impact of Trump administration tariffs on hospitals is beginning to show up on invoices and in vendor contracts, even as the full financial hit remains unclear. Directors at consulting firm BRG say planning — not panic — tops their advice to clients.
MAHA Report Calls For Increased Scrutiny Of Drug Advertising
The Trump administration on Tuesday pledged to ramp up federal oversight of drug advertising, update dietary guidelines and slash unnecessary regulations as part of its strategy to boost the health of America's children and curb the rise in childhood chronic disease.
Federal IT Rule May Silence Doctor Fax Machines
A new federal IT rule is expected to quicken the insurance prior authorization process and make drug prices readily available during doctor visits. The rule may also help silence that distinctive bleep-bleep screech of the medical office fax machine.
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