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Disclosing physician payments by Medicare draws ire from AMA

Medicare's plan to disclose its payments to physicians must be weighed against privacy interests, according to the American Medical Association (AMA) in its criticism of new Medicare rules set to go into effect this spring. » Full article

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Patient-Centered Medical Homes reduce costs of care and ED visits, report says

As more primary care practices look to adopt the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, a new report shows that it may be effective in reducing the cost of care and the number of visits patients make to the emergency department. » Full article

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VIDEO: An inside look at Google Glass for physician use

Contemporary OB/GYN technology columnist Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, introduces physicians to Google Glass, a wearable technology with many advanced medical applications. » Full article

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Aetna weight-loss program to include Belviq, Qsymia

Aetna is launching a pilot program to test the benefits of FDA-approved, prescription weight-loss drugs combined with lifestyle support. » Full article

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