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• Medicare Bundled Payment Model Fails to Boost HF Outcomes Medicare's bundled payment model was not associated with changes in process-of-care measures or early outcomes after hospitalization for heart failure, a new study reported.
  Medscape Medical News, January 08, 2024
• The Struggle to Provide Gender-Affirming Care to Youth Major medical groups object to state restrictions on gender-affirming medical care. Politicization has sparked threats against clinicians and drawn interest from lawmakers.
  Medscape Medical News, January 05, 2024
• 'Left in the Dark': Prior Auth Erodes Trust, Costs More A surprising prior authorization requirement left an oncologist's patient in extreme pain over the weekend.
  Medscape Medical News, January 04, 2024
• Ten Ways Your Telehealth Backdrop Can Improve Patient Care A well-curated background and presentation during virtual visits are more important than ever now.
  Medscape Medical News, January 04, 2024
• Prior Auth Tied to Delays, Discontinuation of Cancer Meds The introduction of a new prior authorization requirement for an established oral anticancer regimen led to more treatment delays and discontinuations among Medicare beneficiaries.
  Medscape Medical News, January 04, 2024
• Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Enters Research Tie-ups With US Biotech Firms Blockbuster weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk announced on Thursday research collaborations with two U.S. biotech firms, part of its efforts to stay ahead in big pharma's...
  Reuters Health Information, January 04, 2024
• Virtual Visits With One's Own PCP Tied to Fewer ED Visits Recent findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggests that virtual care is most beneficial when provided within an existing therapeutic relationship, a researcher said.
  Medscape Medical News, January 04, 2024
• Rural US's Maternal Health Crisis: Can Family Doctors Help? With rural America hemorrhaging healthcare providers, the federal government is investing dollars and attention to increase the ranks of these clinicians.
  KFF Health News, January 03, 2024
• Digital Assistant Helps Ease an Overactive Bladder A digital tool may represent a more accessible and less expensive alternative to pelvic floor therapy.
  Medscape Medical News, January 03, 2024
• Record-breaking Doctors' Strike Piles Pressure on England's Health Service Junior doctors in England started a six-day walkout over pay on Wednesday, the longest strike in the 75-year history of the state-run National Health Service (NHS), which...
  Reuters Health Information, January 02, 2024
• Weight-loss Drugs: Who, and What, Are They Good For? Powerful weight-loss medicines like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy leapt into public view in 2023, from social media to doctors' offices and cocktail parties, offering a new way to...
  Reuters Health Information, January 02, 2024
• Male Surgeons Linked With Higher Subsequent Healthcare Costs Healthcare costs are significantly higher when surgery is performed by a male surgeon than a female surgeon, data suggested.
  Medscape Medical News, January 02, 2024
• Should Physicians Offer Patients Medical Credit Cards? As medical credit cards face federal scrutiny for possible predatory terms that contribute to patient debt, doctors weigh the pros and cons.
  Medscape Medical News, January 02, 2024
• Who Is Helped by AI Use During Colonoscopy? The evidence is conflicting but suggests overall that using AI devices during colonoscopy will help endoscopists at every level, particularly as the technology is refined going forward.
  Medscape Medical News, December 29, 2023
• Drugmakers Set to Raise US Prices on 500 Drugs in January Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise prices in the United States on more than 500 drugs in early January, according to data analyzed...
  Reuters Health Information, December 29, 2023
• Older Adults Want Medicare, Insurance to Cover Obesity Drugs Older adults with overweight or diabetes are especially eager to have coverage for weight-loss medications.
  Medscape Medical News, December 29, 2023
• Amoxicillin Short Course Effective for Febrile UTIs Children treated with oral antibiotics for 5 days showed similar UTI recurrence rates at 30 days posttreatment to those who received the standard 10-day course.
  Medscape Medical News, December 29, 2023
• Hospital Adverse Events Rise Post Private Equity Acquisition However, in-hospital mortality rates were not significantly different at private equity hospitals compared with control hospitals.
  Medscape Medical News, December 29, 2023
• How Do Patients View Their Cancer Test Results? With electronic patient portals, patients see their test results sooner and more frequently before their clinician, a recent analysis found.
  Medscape Medical News, December 28, 2023
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Docs in 2 More States May Qualify California and Texas physicians may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under updated guidelines. Some may need to act by December 31.
  Medscape Medical News, December 28, 2023
• Top 10 Fictional Docs on Streaming TV Both tried-and-true and out-of-the-ordinary holiday gift ideas are offered to those seeking a great present for a physician.
  Medscape News Slideshows, December 15, 2023
• What Does It Take to Be a Doctor and an Astronaut?   The growing field of aerospace medicine puts physicians on track for jobs at NASA — and trips to space — a fascinating combo of childhood dream and hardcore medical practice.
  Medscape Medical News, December 12, 2023
• Reducing Albumin Improves Kidney and Heart Function The tablet drug finerenone significantly reduces kidney risk in people with type 2 diabetes and also protects heart health, researchers found.
  Medscape Medical News, December 04, 2023
• Statin Use Remains Low for At-Risk Patients Expanded prescribing guidelines have not boosted statin use among patients who are at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  Medscape Medical News, December 04, 2023
• Eight Wealth Tips Just for Doctors These money experts are doctors themselves and understand the unique financial needs of physicians. Here's what they suggest.
  Medscape Medical News, December 01, 2023
• FTC Chief Gears Up for a Showdown With Private Equity Lina Khan, chair of the FTC, says a recent lawsuit is meant to chill the consolidation of medical groups that results in higher prices for consumers. But it may be too late to curb price hikes.
  KFF Health News, December 01, 2023
• SABCS 2023 SABCS 2023 Highlights Breast Cancer De-Escalation From humble beginnings in 1977, 10,000 people are expected to attend this year's breast cancer meeting in San Antonio.
  Medscape Medical News, December 01, 2023
• AMA: Some AI Use in Medicine Should Require Docs' Consent The largest US physician organization seeks greater accountability about insurers' use of AI-enabled tools as well as limits on physician liability in connection with these products.
  Medscape Medical News, November 30, 2023
• Ohio Group Scores Record Hypertension Control Rates Artificial intelligence is vastly improving blood pressure control at one Midwestern primary care practice. Could your group do the same?
  Medscape Medical News, November 30, 2023
• Rheumatology Fills Over 97% of Fellowship Programs for 2024 Adult rheumatology remains popular but pediatric rheumatology continues to be less successful, filling only 55% of programs.
  Medscape Medical News, November 29, 2023
• ACR 2023 Rheumatology Patients Prefer Office Visits to Telemedicine Despite relatively high approval rates overall, patient satisfaction was lower among those treated via telemedicine at two tertiary medical centers.
  Medscape Medical News, November 29, 2023
• MRIs, MRI-Guided Biopsies Detect Prostate Cancer Affordably Standard biopsies sometimes fail to detect prostate cancer or produce false positives. MRI plus MRI-guided biopsies not only produce more accurate results but carry a fair price tag, researchers said.
  Medscape Medical News, November 29, 2023
• Cyberattacks Challenge Canadian Health Information Systems A new analysis recommends a four-stage plan for physicians and health systems to improve their cybersecurity practices.
  Medscape Medical News, November 27, 2023
• Physical Activity Gains Last When Financial Rewards Fade Withdrawing financial incentives for a physical activity program in Canada after a year led to modest but not clinically meaningful declines.
  Medscape Medical News, November 22, 2023
• White House Appoints New NCI Director After years of working with the National Cancer Institute, W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, gets the call to run the institute.
  Medscape Medical News, November 22, 2023
• Clinicians May Not Prescribe New Postpartum Depression Drug The 14-day oral medication for postpartum depression will be available soon, but will clinicians prescribe?
  Medscape Medical News, November 22, 2023
• Why Don't Doctors Feel Like Heroes Anymore? The 'hero' title can be an inspiring way to honor medical work. But there is a growing belief that while superhuman effort is indeed heroic, superhuman expectations are a systemic problem.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023
• ACR 2023 Telemedicine Offers Solution for No-Show Appointments Converting these missed appointments to telemedicine visits resulted in more than 250 additional hours of patient care as well as a moderate reduction in lost revenue.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023
• Safeguarding Physician Wellness: Preventing Disabilities Between 2% and 5% of physicians may become disabled. Take proactive measures to safeguard your well-being and prevent disabilities.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023
• Do Patients Follow Up on Referrals After Telehealth Visits? How many patients follow through on your recommendations after they've completed their visit? Does it make a difference whether you've seen them in person or virtually? Experts offer tips for improving compliance after telehealth visits.
  Medscape Medical News, November 21, 2023