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VIDEO: Physicians fall short on adequate sleep, consumption of fruits and vegetables
LOS ANGELES – Physicians appear to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for exercise, but they...
From the Journals
Depression treatment rates rose with expanded insurance coverage
Total spending on outpatient depression treatment increased from $12,430,000 in 1998 to $15,554,000 in 2007, and $17,404,000 in 2015.
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Courts temporarily block Title X changes
The Trump administration wants to restrict funding from clinics that provide abortion counseling or that refer patients for abortion services.
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Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
Nationally, an estimated 30,000 people are in such association health plans, a type of health insurance seeing a nascent resurgence following an...
From the Journals
Gaps exist in rotavirus vaccination coverage in young U.S. children
Twenty-nine percent of U.S. children under age 36 months likely are not fully vaccinated against rotavirus vaccine.
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Report: Part B funds stable, hospital trust running out
Annual report shows Medicare’s Part B trust fund is secure, while Medicare’s Part A trust fund will deplete in 7 years.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases nearing postelimination-era high
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CMS plan will incentivize generic drug use
New CMS regulations also address premiums under the Affordable Care Act for 2020.
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Malpractice: Diagnostic errors top allegation involving children
Obstetricians, pediatricians, and orthopedic surgeons most often named in pediatric malpractice claims.
Conference Coverage
How to incorporate the gender wage gap into contract negotiations
PHILADELPHIA – Don’t view a woman asking for something as demanding or harsh when a male asking for the same exact...
Conference Coverage
MAT access helps address opioid use disorder
PHILADELPHIA – Incarceration is an accelerant in the crisis of opioid use disorder.