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Maryland Doctor’s Multimillion Healthcare Fraud Conviction Overturned

TL/DR - Dr. Ron Elfenbein, a prominent Maryland doctor, had his conviction for submitting $15 million in fraudulent COVID-19 tests overturned by a federal judge. James K. Bredar, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for Maryland, stated that the government did not present enough evidence to convict Elfenbein, who was accused of "upcoding" tests…

Top 10 Health Policy Challenges for 2023: Annual Review

TL/DR - The KFF report identifies key issues such as rising health care costs, with family health insurance premiums increasing by 7% to nearly $24,000, and over 100 million American adults struggling with medical bills. Access to abortion and contraception remains a significant concern for voters, while Medicaid enrollment is expected to…

2023 Health Tech Assessment Policy Review: Key Meeting Insights

TL/DR - The content is about a document titled "Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review - Reference committee meeting communique – 19 September 2023". It was published on 22nd December 2023 and is classified as meeting minutes. If users have issues accessing the document with their tools, they are advised to contact the provided…