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Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
Patients report that doctors are routinely not discussing known risk factors for common causes of death

Doctors Often Not Discussing Risk Factors With Patients

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Few survey respondents say physicians speak with them about opioids, road traffic issues
Knowing payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical to appealing denials

Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims

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Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
The NYU School of Medicine has announced that it is offering full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students in its M.D. degree program

NYU Becomes First Medical School to Cover All Tuition

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Full-tuition scholarships, regardless of need, offered to all new and current medical students
First-year residents experience worsening sleep duration and quality as well as daytime sleepiness

Residents’ Sleep Deteriorates During Training

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Worsening seen for sleep duration, quality of sleep, and daytime sleepiness
Certain steps should be taken when discharging a patient for failure or inability to meet financial obligations

Steps Provided for Discharging Patient From Practice

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Letter should be sent informing patient of their discharge, providing at least 30 days' notice
Patient portals have not taken off as expected

Patient Portals Don’t Appear to Have Much Traction

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Patients not accessing them, physicians not using full range of features
After the expanded coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act were implemented in 2014

ACA Coverage Gains Include Workers Without Insurance

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Reduction in uninsurance rate among this group larger than that of not-employed adults
Practice names and logos should be carefully designed to emphasize what is unique about a practice

Practice Names, Logos Should Be Carefully Designed

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The logo should be simple and easy to identify, should send a message about the medical practice