by AACU Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | State Advocacy Network
In an effort to contain health care costs, most health insurers require a physician to obtain “prior authorization” before prescribing certain medications and health services. Most medical practices contract with multiple insurance companies, each with its...
by AACU Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | State Advocacy Network
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men, and about one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Fortunately, the early detection of prostate cancer through appropriate testing has been shown to dramatically...
by AACU Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | State Advocacy Network
Whenever a physician’s conduct is being called into question, it is only fair that the physician, as a professional, be judged by an expert sharing the same background, training and experience. In medical liability cases, this means that only an expert practicing in...
by AACU Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | State Advocacy Network
As professionals, physicians should expect to be treated openly and fairly by those with whom they transact business. This includes being given sufficient notice of any changes an insurer seeks to make to its provider contracts, the opportunity to either accept or...
by AACU Staff | Feb 14, 2022 | Latest News & Notes
For the next five weeks, members of Congress will be in their home districts for their annual “district work period”, which is our opportunity to schedule meetings with them to discuss our legislative priorities (see below). You can take advantage of this district...
