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Unintended consequences in the drive to simplify computerized test ordering
From the Journals
Will patient rewards for lower-cost choices impact physicians?
The rewards program offered $25-$500 for making lower-cost choices across 131 elective services.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases confirmed in three more states
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Survey: Americans support regulation of vaping products
Despite FDA efforts under Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to raise awareness of teen vaping, only 21% of those surveyed correctly responded that e-...
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Death by a thousand clicks
The U.S. government claimed that turning American medical charts into electronic records would make health care better, safer, and cheaper. Ten...
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Match Day 2019: Internal medicine slots up by 7.6%
U.S. seniors continue to fill a smaller percentage of positions.
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Match Day 2019: Residency spots increase, but improvements needed
For the seventh straight year, the Main Residency Match experienced record growth, with more spots for residency programs and a higher number of...
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Match Day 2019: Family medicine slots up by 13%
Fewer positions were filled by U.S. allopathic seniors as osteopathic applicants set a new record.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity levels down, but outpatient visits highest since 1998-99
Outpatient visits for this point in the season are at their highest level since 1998-99.
From the Journals
Advance care planning codes not being used
Few physicians are taking advantage of Medicare payment codes that reimburse them for discussing end-of-life planning with patients.
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‘Difficult’ discussions reduced anxiety, depression in life-limiting cancer patients
However, there was no difference versus controls in goal-concordant care or peacefulness at end of life.