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Cash In on Corporate Deductions for Charitable Donations
Most people already understand the tax rules for individual charitable donations, including generous deductions that may be available to itemizers when they give cash or property to charity. But your business may also reap tax rewards for helping out a qualified charitable organization. Though the rules for business entities are similar to those for individuals, there are a few twists and turns to consider. Read more
Medicare Pay Cuts on the Horizon, Tell Congress to Act
Unless Congress acts by the end of the year, physicians face another big cut to their Medicare payments on January 1st. This new round of cuts totals 8.5%, by chipping away 4.5% from the Medicare conversion factor on top of a 4% Medicare cut stemming from the Statutory Pay‐As‐You‐Go (PAYGO) Act (sequestration). Read more
COVID-19 Now a Major Cause of Maternal Death
An analysis by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides the first glimpse into the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women, and not surprisingly, the disease has become a leading cause of death among them, says Houston obstetrician-gynecologist Rakhi Dimino, MD. Continue reading
One in 10 Older Adults in U.S. Has Dementia, Research Suggests
A study published in JAMA Neurology suggests that one in 10 U.S. adults over 65 has dementia, while 1 in 5 has cognitive difficulties. The research relied on data from the Health and Retirement Study, which studies aging in a nationally representative group of older adults. Read more
Pharmacies Are Reporting Shortages of the Widely Used Antibiotic Amoxicillin
Pharmacies across the United States are reporting shortages of one of the most widely used antibiotics, raising concerns that the medication will be in short supply for the upcoming winter season. Independent pharmacy owners in Kansas, Georgia and New York confirmed to NBC News that supplies of amoxicillin have been dwindling for weeks. Continue reading
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