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Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act
Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
FDA Approves New Antiplatelet Drug for Patients Undergoing PCI
Kengreal prevents blood platelets from accumulating during percutaneous coronary intervention
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Hundreds Arrested Nationwide for Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Many arrested were alleged to be involved in scams focused on Medicare's drug benefit
FDA Cracks Down on Online Sale of Illegal Medical Products
International effort takes aim at more than 1,050 websites
Summer Spurs Calls to Poison Centers
Experts urge care with bleach, bug spray, gasoline, and picnic foods
FDA: Improved Artificial Heart Valve Approved
Changes designed to minimize leaks
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats
Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
