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Rising levels of EHR work and message volume among oncology physicians are concerning given the role of EHR burden in physician burnout.

The IRS Criminal Investigation unit’s findings reveal the scale of pandemic-related fraud, with nearly 700 new investigations opened in the past year alone, representing $5 billion in potential fraudulent claims.

The expansion of telemedicine coding options signals a significant shift in healthcare delivery documentation, with 17 new codes specifically designed to capture the nuances of virtual care delivery.

Recent dissolutions of major oncology partnerships have led to significant care disruptions, with some regions seeing up to 50% increases in referrals to alternative facilities.

Nearly 70% of 340B contract pharmacies are now associated with pharmacy benefit managers, potentially shifting the program’s focus away from its original intent of supporting safety-net providers.

The recent AMA survey highlights a concerning trend: 36% of physician practices have stopped receiving claim payments post-cyberattack, putting considerable financial and operational strain on healthcare providers.