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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills
“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t...
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Task force advises behavioral intervention for obese adults
From the Journals
One-step gestational diabetes screening doesn’t improve outcomes
Revised protocol increased diagnoses, but also increased insulin use and pregnancy outcomes including labor induction and neonatal hyperglycemia...
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U.S. perspective: Euro hypertension guidelines look a lot like ours
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New Euro hypertension guidelines target most adults to less than 130/80 mm Hg
From the Journals
Elevated type 2 diabetes risk seen in PsA patients
Type 2 diabetes risk was significantly higher among patients with psoriatic arthritis, even when compared with patients with psoriasis alone.
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Disruptive physicians: Is this an HR or MEC issue?
Experts explain when to take disruptive behavior to human resources or the medial executive committee (or both) and the pros and cons of each path...
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Study suggests “alarming” diabetes med discontinuation
ORLANDO – Most type 2 diabetes mellitus patients discontinue their medication within a year.
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FDA grants praliciguat Fast Track Designation for HFpEF
Enrollment for a phase 2 trial in HFpEF patients continues.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Obesity affects over 35% in 7 states
The number of states with a prevalence of adult obesity of 35% or above went from five in 2016 to seven in 2017.
From the Journals
Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.